An Instrument That Will Come into Contact with Only the Skin

question 33

Multiple Choice

An instrument that will come into contact with only the skin of a patient should be disinfected with a(n)

• A) high-level germicide.
• B) low-level germicide.
• C) intermediate-level germicide.
• D) degerming agent only.
• E) germistatic agent only.

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Definitions:

Automatic System

Refers to cognitive processes that occur with little or no conscious effort, responsible for quick and intuitive decisions.

Duplex Mind

The concept that the human mind operates through two systems: one that is fast, automatic, and emotional, and another that is slow, deliberate, and logical.

Nature Versus Culture

A debate focusing on the relative contributions of genetic inheritance (nature) and cultural factors (culture) to human development and behavior.

Connections

Relationships or associations between people, places, or things, often implying a network or linkage of some kind.