California Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Written Practice Exam

Sterilization monitoring records should be kept as required by state and local regulations. This means that it may vary depending on the specific regulations in each state or local area, so it is important to know and follow the guidelines set by your specific location. Keeping records indefinitely (option A) is not necessary and could create unnecessary clutter. Keeping records for only one year (option B) may not be enough time to accurately track and monitor sterilization effectiveness. Keeping records for five years (option D) may not be enough time if state or local regulations require longer retention. Therefore, the best option is to follow the regulations set by state and local authorities.