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Which part of the instrument reprocessing cycle is performed intraoperatively?
 a. mechanical decontamination
  b. steam sterilization
  c. ultrasonic washer
  d. wiping with sterile water

Question 2

Which of the following chemicals is a high-level disinfectant when items are immersed for 20 to 30 minutes and a sterilant if items remain immersed for 10 hours?
 a. glutaraldehyde
  b. isopropyl alcohol
  c. quaternary ammonium compounds
  d. sodium hypochlorite



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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