The Concept of Miasma-The Ritual Contamination Suffered by the Members

question 33

Multiple Choice

The concept of miasma-the ritual contamination suffered by the members of a group who failed to punish a criminal in their midst-reflected which of the following?

• A) A sense of communal responsibility for upholding divine law
• B) The influence of Egyptian religious thought on the Greeks
• C) The belief that people cannot influence the actions of the gods
• D) The power of priests to interfere in public life

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Definitions:

Central Sterile

Refers to the department within a hospital or medical facility that is dedicated to the sterilization and preparation of medical equipment and instruments for surgery and other procedures.

Sterilization

(1) Rendering a person unable to produce children; accomplished by surgical, chemical, or other means. (2) A technique for destroying microorganisms using heat, water, chemicals, or gases.

Disinfection

Process of destroying all pathogenic organisms except spores.

Perioperative Nurse

A nursing professional specialized in caring for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.