All of the following will cause a sterilization failure except:
A)excessive packaging.
B)using correct packaging material.
C)overloading of sterilizer.
D)inadequate instrument cleaning.

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Several factors can cause the sterilization process to fail,including improper instrument cleaning or packaging and sterilizer malfunction.Using correct packaging is one safeguard against sterilization failure.
Excessive (too thick)packaging can prevent the sterilizing agents from reaching the instruments and cause sterilization failure.
Overloading the sterilizer increases the time it takes to reach the proper temperature and can slow the penetration to the center of the load,causing sterilization failure.
Inadequate instrument cleaning can lead to dried blood and/or cement remaining on instruments,which can insulate organisms from sterilizing agents,causing sterilization failure.

All of the Following Will Cause a Sterilization Failure Except