Which of the following is necessary when sterilizing items using an autoclave?

A) Placing the instruments in the closed position
B) Preheating the instruments before placing them in the unit
C) Using distilled water in the unit
D) Taking each instrument out of the unit by hand
E) Drying the instruments with a towel after sterilization

Autoclave

A pressure chamber used to sterilize equipment and supplies by subjecting them to high-pressure saturated steam at 121 °C or more.

Distilled Water

Water that has been purified by a process of boiling and condensation, removing impurities and minerals.

Sterilizing Items

The process of making an object free from bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms by applying heat, chemicals, or radiation.