The scrubbing of instruments and equipment with special brushes and detergent to remove blood, mucus, and other contaminants or media where pathogens can grow is called _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

sanitization

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Which of the following statements about office security is FALSE?

a. Doors and windows need to have secure locks. b. Medical offices make an attractive target for a thief or addict looking for drugs. c. Only a few authorized personnel should have keys for opening and closing the office. d. All locks and keys should be maintained by the doctor.

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The technique in which gauze is placed in the nose to provide pressure to stop the bleeding is known as which of the following?

A) compression B) pressure C) resection D) packing

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