Class ____ Indicators Measure Parameters

question 20

Multiple Choice

Class ____ indicators measure parameters. Examples include the Bowie-Dick and daily air-removal tests for the presence of pure air (no steam) in the sterilization chamber.

• A) 4
• B) 2
• C) G
• D) L

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Definitions:

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Benzodiazepine

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