The Process of Cleaning and Scrubbing Instruments and Equipment, Generally

question 9

Multiple Choice

The process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergents and scrubbing as needed, is ____.

• A) surgical asepsis
• B) sanitization
• C) disinfection
• D) purification
• E) sterilization

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Definitions:

Law of Diminishing Returns

An economic principle stating that adding more of one factor of production, while holding others constant, will at some point yield lower per-unit returns.

Fixed Factor

An input in the production process that cannot be changed in the short term, such as premises or machinery.

Output Decreasing

A situation where the quantity of goods or services produced by an economy or firm is reducing over time.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income earned by selling one more unit of a good or service, crucial for determining optimal output levels.