After sanitization, some instruments and equipment require only ________ before being used again. For other items, this is merely the second step in infection control, performed before the process of sterilization.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
disinfection
Disinfection is a process that destroys most microorganisms; however, it cannot kill bacterial spores and certain viruses.
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a. Children are more often uninsured than adults. b. Most persons without health insurance are unemployed. c. The health status of the uninsured population is the same as people with insurance. d. Minority populations are more likely to be uninsured than white Americans.
Which of the following is NOT a cause of abdominal pain?
A) Food poisoning B) Diabetes C) Heart attack D) Stroke
You are helping a friend change the battery in his truck when acid from the old battery splashes in his eye. He is complaining of pain in his right eye and is having a hard time keeping it open. He has no problems with airway, breathing, or circulation. What should you do?
a. Cover both his eyes and immediately drive him to the nearest Emergency Department. b. Place an ice pack on his eye and immediately transport him to the nearest Emergency Department. c. Pat the eye with a dry towel to absorb the acid. d. Immediately irrigate the eye with copious amounts of water.
Most collection agencies charge:
a. a flat fee. b. a fee for service. c. a percentage of what is collected. d. nothing.