Boiling Is Not Reliable for Sterilization Because

question 51

Multiple Choice

Boiling is not reliable for sterilization because

• A)heat-sensitive instruments may be destroyed.
• B)heat-resistant endospores are unaffected.
• C)water boils at a higher temperature at lower altitudes.
• D)viruses are more sensitive to heat than bacteria.

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Definitions:

ICD-9-PCS

The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Procedure Coding System; a medical classification used for procedural codes that track various health interventions taken by medical professionals.

ICD-10-PCS

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System; a medical classification used for coding healthcare procedures.

Case-Sensitive

Pertaining to a system where letters of the alphabet are distinguished as upper case and lower case for data entry or programming.

ICD-9-PCS

International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Procedure Coding System; used for coding medical procedures in health records, billing, and insurance processing.