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A resident bacterium usually found on the hands or in the nose is ___.

Another name for a stick tie is a ___.

The five critical factors of steam sterilization include____.

The recommended practice for the surgical technologist to damp dust the surgical lights, furniture, and fixed equipment in the operating suite is done ____.

Regardless of the job description of the personnel participating in the clean-up following a surgical procedure, all personnel must ___.

Routine cleaning of the operating room is the general responsibility of ___.

Most equipment prepackaged by the manufacturer has been sterilized using ___.

The ultrasonic cleaner removes particles and debris through a process called ___.

If a product is bacteriocidal, it ____.

It is critical that all personnel working in surgery, or those working with surgical supplies and equipment, understand the process of sterilization.  Any contamination of the patient’s body tissue with nonsterile instruments can lead to ___.