Match the following terms with the correct definition.

A. isolation
B. sanitation
C. asepsis
D. dry heat
E. sterilization
F. cleaning
G. filtration
H. antiseptic
I. disinfection
J. cold tray
K.
L.
M.


A. area where contagious patients are kept from healthy patients
B. process of keeping an area neat and clean
C. technique used to cause a sterile environment
D. use of a flame to destroy organisms
E. process of destroying all organisms
F. process of removing all visible signs of dirt
G. sanitary control using air exchange to destroy organisms
H. solution that inhibits an organism's growth
I. process of destroying some organisms
J. equipment that holds chemicals that disinfect and kill organisms
K. unsterile conditions
L. machine that uses extreme heat to kill living organisms
M. sanitary control using radiation

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a. reregistration b. retesting c. relicensing d. reinspection

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You are assisting a patient in taking her metered-dose inhaler for the first time. Which of these statements about the side effects of the medication would be most appropriate?

A) "You will probably not even remember taking the medication." B) "You may feel anxious and your heart rate may increase." C) "You may experience a runny nose and increase in saliva." D) "The medication may cause you to become very tired and fatigued."

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When conducting a risk assessment, the administrator should include an analysis of potential harm as well as:

a. Competition. b. Potential benefits. c. Internal politics. d. News coverage.

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