Sterilization renders an item free of most microorganisms except for some spores

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
The sterilization process should provide the highest level of assurance that an item can be expected to be free of known viable pathogenic and nonpathogenic microorganisms, including spores.

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___________ provides rationales for all the standards and recommendations made by professional organizations in disease transmission, biotechnology, patient safety, and advances in surgical practice

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