The process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergents and scrubbing as needed, is ____.  

A.  surgical asepsis
B.  sanitization
C.  disinfection
D.  purification
E.  sterilization


B.  sanitization
Sanitization is the scrubbing of instruments and equipment with special brushes and detergent to remove blood, mucus, and other contaminants or media where pathogens can grow.

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reaction? A) Hives on his chest B) Panic and anxiety C) Elevated blood pressure D) Cool and clammy skin

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Normal weight for a newborn is ____.

A. 2 to 3 kg B. 4 to 5 kg C. 6 to 11 kg D. 11 to 14 kg

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If vein inflammation is accompanied by thrombus formation, the condition is referred to as:

a. Phlebitis b. Thrombophlebitis c. Vasculitis d. Varicose veins

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In the code 4A0D7LZ, the L represents _____.

A. flow B. pressure C. resistance D. volume

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