The primary method for sterilizing instruments and equipment is the use of pressurized steam in a(n) _______________, which is a device that forces the temperature of steam above the boiling point of water.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


autoclave

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

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A. Work area B. Work station C. Work room D. Core laboratory

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You have just backed up the spreader slide toward the frosted end until the spreader touches the blood drop to prepare a blood smear. What will you do next?

A. Place the edge of the spreader slide close to the unfrosted edge. B. Apply a drop of blood to the slide ½ inch from the edge. C. Allow the blood drop to spread almost to the edges of the spreader slide. D. Allow the smear to air dry before staining.

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