How does sterilization help control the spread of infections in hospitals? O It reduces the number of pathogens in the air.
O It kills all of the organisms on surgical instruments.
O It prevents the growth of organisms on the hands.
O It provides a barrier between doctors and patients.

You began membership in a new health and fitness club which has access to a dietician and personal trainer. they you develop a special eight-week diet and exercise program. the data in the following table represents your weight, w, as a function of time, t, over an eight-week period. time (weeks) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 weight (lb) 150 144 143 141 140 137 137 132 129 your weight decreases during each of the first five weeks of the program. determine the actual change in weight over the first five weeks of the program by subtracting your initial weight from your weight at the end of the first five weeks. what is the sign of your answer? what is the significance of this sign? a. 137-150 = -13 lb; a change in weight is negative because the weight decreases. b. 137-150 = 13 lb; a change in weight is positive because the weight decreases. c. 150-137 = -13 lb; a change in weight is negative because the weight increases. d. 150-137 = 13 lb; a change in weight is positive because the weight increases.

To avoid food poisoning, perishable items should not be stored in the refrigerator for more than days.

Why is the first step in responding to life-threading situations to assess the situation?