Which of the following procedures is an example of medical asepsis?
a. Covering the face with a surgical mask
b. Wearing sterile gloves
c. Handwashing
d. Sterilizing instruments
c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Covering the face with a surgical mask is part of sterile asepsis.
b. Incorrect. Wearing sterile gloves is part of sterile asepsis, not medical.
c. Correct. Handwashing is an example of medical asepsis.
d. Incorrect. Sterilizing instruments is part of surgical asepsis, not medical.
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