Which of the following is used on instruments and equipment that come in contact with intact mucous membranes or other surfaces not considered sterile?

A. disinfection
B. sterilization
C. sanitization
D. surgical asepsis

A. disinfection

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Match the terms with the correct definition or statement.

A. a code of values and principles B. an unlawful attack on another person C. to worry or annoy persistently D. written, false information about a person E. keeping private what a resident tells you F. an attempt or a threat to harm a resident G. not covering a person when giving care H. willful infliction of physical or mental pain I. injuring the name and reputation of a person J. documents that communicate the resident’s wishes if the resident becomes unable to speak for himself or herself K. a document that permits an individual named by the resident to make health care decisions on the resident’s behalf if the resident becomes unable to make these decisions L. a document that states the resident’s wishes if he or she is terminally ill

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