Question

select all that apply
before preheating the autoclave, it should be checked for which of the following?

• the reservoir is filled with regular tap water
• solutions that may have boiled over
• deposits that may have formed on inner surfaces
• no obstructions in the discharge lines and valves

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Explanation:

• For an autoclave, before preheating, we check for obstructions in discharge lines/valves (to ensure proper steam release), deposits on inner surfaces (to maintain efficiency and hygiene), and solutions that may have boiled over (to prevent contamination and damage). Using regular tap water is not a check but a filling choice, and it's not ideal as tap water can cause deposits; distilled water is preferred, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

• Deposits that may have formed on inner surfaces
• No obstructions in the discharge lines and valves
• Solutions that may have boiled over