The best method for sterilizing instruments that come into contact with saliva or blood is by
immersing in an ADA-approved surface disinfectant.
washing with soap and water.
autoclaving.
wiping with alcohol.
autoclaving.
Rationale: autoclaving – Autoclaving, when executed properly, will completely render an item pathogen free. Alcohol, soap and water, and disinfectant only leave instruments sanitized or disinfected, not free from pathogenic organisms.
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_______ justifies certain behaviors by faulty logic and ascription of motives that are socially acceptable but did not in fact inspire the behavior
a. Reaction formation b. Rationalization c. Projection d. Minimization
With regard to the modeling of ethical behavior, which of the following is appropriate?
A. Making it acceptable to talk about ethics B. Ignoring good ethics within the organization C. Modeling of ethical behavior by leaders, whether good or bad D. None of the above Hint: Review page 14 of Fire Service Personnel Management, 3rd Edition.