Sterilization, or eradication of all organisms on the surface of instruments and equipment before they can be used on patients or in a procedure, is performed by a(n) ____.
A. centrifuge
B. hemocytometer
C. photometer
D. autoclave
E. glucometer
D. autoclave
A steam autoclave is used to sterilize all instruments and equipment before they are used on a patient or in testing procedures.
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When the recipient is supine, a stretch applied with the leg in lateral flexion principally affects the:
A) Hamstring muscles B) Deep hip rotators C) Quadriceps muscles D) Abductor hallucis
Which of the following is correct regarding the rules related to the effective date of dependents?
a. The dependent has not been discharged from the hospital. b. The rules are similar to the rules for employees. c. The dependent is unable to work. d. The dependent is school age.
When preparing your résumé, you should not reduce the margins beyond:
A) ½ inch B) ¾ inch C) 1 inch D) 1½ inches
Sterility of compounded products can be achieved through the following methods, EXCEPT
A) freezing B) filtration C) heat D) gas