Which statement is true about medical asepsis?
a. Medical asepsis renders objects free of mi-croorganisms.
b. Clean objects are considered to be sterile.
c. Sterilizing instruments is an example of medical asepsis.
d. Handwashing is a medical aseptic measure.
D
Medical asepsis uses practices to reduce the number, growth, and spread of microorganisms. Medical asepsis is also referred to as "clean technique.". Objects are generally referred to as "clean" or "dirty" in medical asepsis. Clean objects are considered to have some microorganisms that are not pathogenic. Dirty objects are considered to have a high number of microorganisms, some that are potentially pathogenic. Common medical aseptic measures used for clean or dirty objects are handwashing, gloving, changing linens daily, and cleaning floors and hospital furniture daily.
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