Institutionalization Refers to __________

question 20

Multiple Choice

Institutionalization refers to __________.

• A) securing a place within the institution
• B) a prolonged living in a state of enforced dependency
• C) gradually learning to play the role of a sick person
• D) finding friends within an institution

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Definitions:

Sterilization

A process designed to eliminate or kill all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, typically by means of heat, chemicals, irradiation, or filtration.

Sterile Areas

Zones in a medical facility designed to be free from microorganisms to prevent infection.

Critical Item

An essential or highly important element, object, or factor in a particular context or situation.

Endoscope

A medical instrument consisting of a long, thin, flexible tube with a light and a video camera, used to view the interior of a hollow organ or cavity in the body.