Phlebotomist Exam Prep

Category - OSHA & Infection Control

Asepsis procedures are necessary because:

  1. Patient care areas are sterile
  2. Every patient carries disease
  3. They lower the risk of spreading infection
  4. None of the above
Explanation

Answer: C - Asepsis procedures reduce the spread of disease-causing organisms. Asepsis procedures require adequate cleaning of patient care areas, proper disinfection techniques prior to specimen collection, and sanitization and disinfection of reusable patient instruments. Asepsis is a medical term meaning "without infection."

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