What is glutaraldehyde used for?

a. Disinfectant for endoscopes and lensed instruments
b. Housekeeping
c. Low-level disinfectant
d. Used on wet instruments for cleaning

ANS: A
Glutaraldehyde is a solution that kills microorganisms by denaturing protein. It is used as a high-level disinfectant on endoscopes and lensed instruments.

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The EMT is correctly using a rope with a throw bag when he:

A) tosses the throw bag using an underhand motion toward the patient. B) throws the rope overhand and slightly beyond the patient's location. C) goes downstream and floats the throw bag toward the patient. D) ties the throw bag to a stationary object and throws the rope to the patient.

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