Which process destroys all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, on a reusable surgical instrument?
Correct answer: A. Sterilization
- A. Sterilization
- B. Low-level disinfection
- C. Routine handwashing
- D. Surface cleaning
Explanation
Sterilization destroys all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores. Disinfection may remove many pathogens but does not reliably destroy spores, and cleaning mainly removes soil.
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