The Minimum Sterilizing Conditions in a Steam Autoclave Are

question 37

Multiple Choice

The minimum sterilizing conditions in a steam autoclave are

• A)121°C at 15 psi for 15 minutes.
• B)63°C for 30 minutes.
• C)160°C for 2 hours.
• D)71.6°C for 15 seconds.
• E)100°C for 30 minutes.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Expenses that vary in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales volume.

Fixed Cost

Costs that remain constant in total amount with changes in the volume of activity, such as rent and salaries.

Mixed Cost

Expenses that have both fixed and variable components, changing with the level of activity but also containing a static element.

Margin Of Safety

The difference between actual or projected sales and the break-even point, indicating the amount of sales that can decline before a business incurs a loss.