Which of the Following Represents an Error in Technique During

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an error in technique during the chemical disinfection procedure?

• A) Sanitizing articles before disinfecting them
• B) Opening hinged instruments before placing them in the disinfectant
• C) Completely immersing articles in the chemical disinfectant
• D) Making sure articles are wet before immersing them in the disinfectant

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Definitions:

Isotope

Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different masses but similar chemical properties.

Neutrons

Electrically neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, contributing to the atomic mass but not the atomic charge.

Protons

Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom, contributing to the atom's mass and defining its element by determining the atomic number.