Carlo is right when he identifies which principle is applied when using steam sterilization on items that were not pre-cleaned?
A)Duration is prolonged and the temperature is increased.
B)Duration is prolonged but the temperature remains the same.
C)Duration is maintained but the temperature used is increased.
D)Both the duration and the temperature are kept the same way as sterilizing cleaned items

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Duration is prolonged but the temperature remains the same.
The general principle applied when utilizing steam sterilization especially when the used items were not cleaned prior to sterilization is to increase the duration of the steam sterilization process but the temperature is kept constant at 121oC. The other stated principles in the choices are not accurate with respect to steam sterilization.

Carlo Is Right When He Identifies Which Principle Is Applied