Which of the following is part of the sanitization of equipment? 

A. Boiling instruments in boiling water
B. Scrubbing instruments with steel wool
C. Soaking instruments in detergent solution
D. Placing all instruments together for sanitization
E. Spraying instruments with formaldehyde


C. Soaking instruments in detergent solution
Soaking instruments in detergent solution prevents blood and tissue from drying on the instruments.

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An employee who files a grievance cannot be penalized or prejudiced for doing so.

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

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A. "Will you tell me why you don't wish to have an ECG done?" B. "I will have to report you to my supervisor immediately." C. "Don't worry; the ECG only takes a few seconds to do." D. "Your doctor has ordered this test and it must be done."

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