When Not in Use,an Instrument with a Ratchet Should Be

question 11

Multiple Choice

When not in use,an instrument with a ratchet should be stored

• A) in an open position.
• B) with the tips tightly approximated.
• C) in a closed position.
• D) with a protective cover over the ratchet.

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Definitions:

Delay Time

A specific duration used to postpone an event or action in a system.

Retentive Timer

An electromechanical relay that accumulates time whenever the device receives power and maintains the current time should power be removed from the device. Loss of power to the device after reaching its preset value does not affect the state of the contacts.

Off-Delay Nonretentive Timer

A timing function that starts counting when its input is turned off and does not retain the timing value after the power is removed.

Time Delay

Time Delay refers to a deliberate pause introduced into a control system or circuit to delay the activation or deactivation of an operation or signal.