Question

Emulating indicators (Class 6 indicators) should be used:

a) As the primary monitoring method
b) As a backup to BIs
c) To measure temperature only
d) To check pressure levels

Answer 1

Class 6 emulating indicators serve as a backup verification in sterilization processes, confirming that specific conditions have been met but not as a primary monitoring method or solely for measuring temperature or pressure.

Step-by-step explanation:

Emulating indicators (Class 6 indicators) are designed to react to specific variables within a sterilization cycle such as time and temperature, by exhibiting a change when exposed to the conditions met within the cycle. They should be used as a backup to Biological Indicators (BIs) in a sterilization process. While BIs using living microorganisms, are the most accurate method for determining the effectiveness of the sterilization process Class 6 indicators provide a quick and often immediate response to verify that certain physical conditions have been met.

They should not be relied on solely as the primary monitoring method, nor are they only for measuring temperature or checking pressure levels since they are designed to emulate the performance of a biological indicator during specific sterilization cycles.