Which of the Following Items Requires High-Level Disinfection

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items requires high-level disinfection?

• A) Stethoscope
• B) Flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscope
• C) Surgical instruments
• D) Examining table

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Definitions:

Adrenal Medulla

The inner portion of the adrenal gland, responsible for producing adrenaline and noradrenaline, which are involved in stress responses.

Vasodilation

is the widening of blood vessels, resulting from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, often increasing blood flow.

Parasympathetic Stimulation

The stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in outcomes such as a lower heart rate and heightened activity in the digestive system.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid and aortic bodies that detect changes in blood oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.