All Nonsterile Surfaces Are Considered Potentially Contaminated with ________ Microorganisms

question 30

Multiple Choice

All nonsterile surfaces are considered potentially contaminated with ________ microorganisms.

• A) strike-through contamination
• B) pathogenic
• C) sterile
• D) chemical

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposing that humans are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization, in that order.

Lower-Order Needs

Basic human requirements such as physiological and safety needs that must be satisfied before higher-order needs can be addressed.

Higher-Order Needs

Esteem and self-actualization needs in Maslow’s hierarchy.

Psychological Development

The ongoing growth and change in cognitive, emotional, and social capabilities and processes throughout a person's life.