NAVTA Practice Test

The correct time/temperature/pressure for a steam autoclave is 9 to 15 minutes at 15psi and 121 degrees Celsius. This combination of time, temperature, and pressure ensures effective sterilization by killing microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and spores. Autoclaving at the proper settings is crucial to maintain aseptic conditions in veterinary clinics and laboratories. Option B provides the accurate parameters for the steam autoclave process, making it the correct choice.

Options A, C, and D contain incorrect combinations of time, temperature, and pressure for a steam autoclave and are therefore not the correct choices.