When using a case cart for sterile instruments, which of the following is part of the process of returning items for processing at the end of the surgical procedure?
A)At the end of the procedure, items are sterilized and placed inside the cart for storage.
B)Once contaminated items are placed in the cart, it must be closed for transport.
C)The cart should be disinfected after contaminated items have been inside of it and before sterile items are added.
D)Both B and C

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When using a case cart to return items for processing, once contaminated items are placed in the cart, it must be closed for transport, and the cart should be disinfected after contaminated items have been inside of it and before sterile items are added. Case carts contain items needed for specific surgeries and are used for contained transport of materials. If contaminated items have been inside the cart, it should be cleaned and disinfected before sterile items are added to avoid transfer of microorganisms.

When Using a Case Cart for Sterile Instruments, Which of the Following