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Dharak Patel
on Oct 20, 2024
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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
Sterilization
The destruction of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, by specific means.
Organisms
Living entities that can act or function independently, ranging from single-celled bacteria to complex multicellular forms like animals and humans.
Autoclave
A device that uses pressurized steam to sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Acquire knowledge on how sterilization and cleanliness contribute to contamination prevention and the achievement of accurate outcomes.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on how sterilization and cleanliness contribute to contamination prevention and the achievement of accurate outcomes.
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