Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Wrapping items for autoclaving in porous fabric, paper, or plastic helps surround items with the correct levels of moisture and heat.
2. Sterilization indicators confirm that the items in the autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of steam at the correct temperature for the correct length of time.
3. Biohazardous waste containers are color-coded purple or labeled with a special biohazard symbol.
4. OSHA's laws for hazardous waste disposal, as well as other OSHA regulations about measures to prevent the spread of infection, provide a margin of safety and help ensure that medical facilities meet at least the minimal criteria for asepsis.
5. In medical offices, Standard Precautions are used when dealing with patients.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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