A mechanical washer-disinfector typically includes a thermal rinse phase. What is its main purpose?
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ATo reduce the microbial load through heat (thermal disinfection)
BTo dry the instruments with hot air
CTo add enzymatic detergent
DTo cool instruments before packaging
✓ Correct answer: A. To reduce the microbial load through heat (thermal disinfection)The thermal rinse uses heated water to achieve thermal disinfection, reducing the bioburden on instruments and aiding drying before they move to the clean side.
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