Asked by Katlynne Walter on Jul 22, 2024

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________ is used to clean items that touch only healthy, intact skin. For other equipment, this is the first step before disinfection and sterilization.

Disinfection

The process of eliminating or reducing harmful microorganisms from inanimate objects and surfaces, typically by using chemical agents.

Sterilization

A process that eliminates or kills all forms of microbial life present on a particular surface, object, or fluid.

  • Recognize the equipment and methods used to clean medical instruments.
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Manvi LigalJul 23, 2024
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Sanitization