Which factor(s) affects the variability with which a pathogen is able to cause disease? Select all that apply.

The nurse is attending to a client during a follow-up visit after knee injections with a steroid for arthritis. The client asks about delayed healing of lesions on the knees from a fall. Which is the best answer for the nurse to provide?

Both Biomedical technicians and Central Service technicians are qualified to repair patient care equipment.

Disposable wraps, detergents and chemical indicators are considered to be reusable inventory items.

The top shelf of any shelving unit in the sterile storage area should be at least __________ from the ceiling.

Formal training should occur _____________.

All patient care equipment that was dispensed for use must be Considered_______________and handled as such, regardless of its appearance.

What is the meaning of this symbol?  

Which of the following requires that preventive maintenance standards be established for medical equipment?

Wrapped trays of instruments sets should not be stacked because______________________.