An autoclave sterilizes by using ___________

a. chemical vapors
b. steam under pressure
c. dry heat
d. liquid chemicals


b
RATIONALE: An autoclave sterilizes by using steam under pressure.

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You are called to assist a patient who has splashed a chemical in his eye. You should:

A) apply a patch to the eye. B) flush the eyes with water for 10 minutes. C) flush the eyes with water for 15 minutes. D) flush the eyes with water for 20 minutes.

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The racial ideology that became widely accepted in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries supported white Americans as they sought to

A. encourage mixed-race marriages. B. keep the black race biologically pure. C. justify political expansion and racial segregation. D. accurately identify the heritage of various mixed-race people.

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________ communication employs signs, symbols, and designs.

A. Verbal B. Written C. Visual D. Bodily

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A cut, break in the skin, or skin puncture, is classified as:

A. a hemorrhage. B. a thermal injury. C. a laceration. D. poisoning.

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