A dry-heat sterilizer requires ____________ to sterilize
a. 150 degrees for 2 hours
b. 250 degrees for 2 hours
c. 340 degrees for 1 hour
d. 270 degrees for 30 minutes
c
RATIONALE: A dry-heat sterilizer requires 340 degrees for 1 hour to sterilize.
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A) Spasm of the epiglottis B) Swelling of the carina C) Collapse of the bronchi D) Relaxation of the tongue
What is the best location for assessing breath sounds in the pediatric patient?
A) Midaxillary region of the lungs B) Anteriorly at the apex of the lung C) Anteriorly at the base of the lung D) Posteriorly just below the scapula