Soaking items in a germicidal solution describes:

dry heat
autoclaving
chemical sterilization
boiling


chemical sterilization

Rationale: Objects immersed in a chemical solution is chemical sterilization. Effectiveness is determined by the strength of the solution, time, and temperature.

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Ergonomics became recognized as a result of:

a. industrialization b. World War II c. work related injuries d. all of the above

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Which of the following SCBA components warns when the system is reaching 20-25% of cylinder capacity?

A. Nose cup B. Universal air coupling C. Remote pressure gauge D. End-of-service-time indicators

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Which of the following is the optimal technique for use of a metered dose inhaler?

1. Actuating the inhaler with the mouthpiece 4 cm from the patient's opened mouth 2. Placing the inhaler in the mouth and closing the lips tightly 3. Holding breath for 5 to 10 seconds after inhalation 4. Not waiting between actuations 5. Inhaling the aerosol quickly a. 1 and 3 c. 2, 3, and 5 b. 1, 3, and 4 d. 2, 4, and 5

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Transitory neonatal hypothyroidism: ________

Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10.

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