Question

With color change sterilization indicators, the white stripes on the tape change to ----- when the appropriate conditions (temperature) have been met.

A. Red
B. Black
C. Blue
D. Green

Answer 1

With color change sterilization indicators, the white stripes on the tape change to black when the appropriate temperature conditions have been met.

Step-by-step explanation:

With color change sterilization indicators, the white stripes on the tape change to black when the appropriate conditions (temperature) have been met. The heat-sensitive autoclave tape displays white stripes that turn black indicating that a successful autoclave run has been achieved, reaching the appropriate sterilization temperature. Although it is a relatively inexpensive method to check if the temperature has been adequately achieved, autoclave tape does not provide information regarding the length of exposure and as such, cannot confirm sterility on its own.