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SDCEP Infection Control & HTM 01-05 — ORE Part 1 Sample Questions

HTM 01-05 autoclave sterilization parameters, instrument decontamination, DUWL waterline safety, and personal protective equipment. Practice Single Best Answer (SBA) questions with evidence-based UK clinical rationale, instant scoring, and adaptive weakness tracking on MentoraMed.

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Under HTM 01-05 decontamination standards, what is the mandatory holding time and temperature for steam sterilization in a benchtop autoclave?

A. 121°C for 15 minutes
B. 134°C for 3 minutesCORRECT ANSWER ✓
C. 100°C for 30 minutes
D. 160°C for 2 hours
lightbulbCLINICAL RATIONALE & GUIDELINE CITATION

HTM 01-05 specifies a minimum holding time of 3 minutes at 134°C (or 15 minutes at 121°C) for dental steam sterilizers.

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