Hydrim is used to do which of the following?

• A. Sterilize instruments
• B. Wash and disinfect instruments
• C. Sharpen instruments
• D. Autoclave only

Answer: (B)

The main concept here is how the Hydrim fits into instrument processing. Hydrim functions as a washer-disinfector, so its job is to wash instruments and reduce microbial load through cleaning and disinfection cycles. It uses detergents and heated water to remove debris and kill many microorganisms, making instruments safe for the next step.

It does not sterilize by itself; true sterilization is done later in an autoclave after the instruments have been cleaned. It also doesn’t sharpen instruments, and it isn’t an autoclave itself. So the best fit is washing and disinfecting instruments, with sterilization occurring separately after this cleaning step.