Which of the following statements regarding sterilization and disinfection is FALSE?

a. Steilization is accomplished by autoclaving or dry heat processes.
b. Spores are destroyed during disinfection.
c. Disinfecting agents are too toxic to be used on living tissues.
d. Iodophors are hospital-grade disinfectants and tuberculocidals.


b. Spores are not necessarily destroyed during disinfection.

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A) A B) B C) C D) D

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Why do MOST patients with gunshot wounds to the abdomen die?

A) Injury to the peritoneum and supporting structures of the pelvis B) Injury due to high energy imparted into the intra-abdominal organs C) Injury that causes peritonitis, leakage of organ contents and resultant sepsis D) Injury resulting from low energy delivered over a longer pathway

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Which of the following oral lesions has malignant potential?

a. "Snuff dipper's pouch" b. Leukoplakia associated with smoking c. Epithelial dysplasia d. Actinic cheilitis e. All the above

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