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

1. Local anesthetics can temporarily lessen pain sensation.
2. Syringes are used to administer drugs, administer contrast media, and collect bodily fluid samples.
3. It is not necessary to wash your hands if you use gloves.
4. Sterilization is the incomplete removal of microorganisms.
5. Dry heat, chemical, gases, and steam are the most common types of sterilization.


1. TRUE Anesthetics are included in a skin prep bag to desensitize a patient’s pain.
2. TRUE Syringes are containers that are used to administer drugs, administer contrast media, and collect bodily fluid samples.
3. FALSE Health care workers should wash their hands before and after using gloves.
4. FALSE Sterilization is the removal of all living microorganisms.
5. TRUE Steam (autoclave), dry hear, chemical, and gases are used depending on the manufacturer’s suggested sterilization technique.

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