The Wrapper Used to Autoclave Articles Should

question 46

Multiple Choice

The wrapper used to autoclave articles should

• A) prevent contaminants from getting in during handling and storage.
• B) be made of a substance that does not tear or puncture easily.
• C) be made of a substance not affected by the sterilization process.
• D) allow steam to penetrate it.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Metabolic Tolerance

An adaptive process where increased metabolic activity reduces the effective concentration of a substance, such as a drug, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect.

Synaptic Fatigue

A temporary decrease in synaptic efficacy after sustained activity, often resulting from the depletion of neurotransmitter supplies.

Cellular Tolerance

Cellular tolerance is a physiological adaptation where increased exposure to a substance, like a drug, leads to a decrease in the substance's effect on cells or tissues.