Immersion in boiling water for 15 minutes is not considered a true sterilization process because it:
A. kills bacteria but not viruses.
B. kills viruses but not bacteria.
C. kills only bacterial and fungal spores.
D. is ineffectual against many bacterial and fungal spores.
Answer: D
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A) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). B) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). C) National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). D) World Health Organization (WHO).
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A) a signal of disease or injury. B) not being related to current conditions. C) serving as a protective mechanism. D) both A and C.
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A. cytotoxic B. helper C. memory D. NK cells
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A) Reassess and confirm tube placement. B) Turn up the oxygen. C) Suction the endotracheal tube. D) Immediately remove tube and reintubate.