Select the Best Response to the Question

question 7

Multiple Choice

Select the best response to the question. Which type of organism removal is performed on surgical instruments to completely destroy all microorganisms?

• A) sanitation
• B) decontamination
• C) cleaning
• D) sterilization

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Definitions:

Radiation Sickness

An illness caused by excessive exposure to ionizing radiation, characterized by symptoms such as nausea, weakness, hair loss, skin burns, and decreased organ function.

Nausea

A sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach with an urge to vomit.

Radioactive Decay

The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

Half-life

The time required for half of the atoms in a radioactive substance to undergo decay, a characteristic constant for each radioactive isotope.