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What is the primary goal of sterilization in healthcare?
What is the primary goal of sterilization in healthcare?
- To minimize the growth of fungal spores
- To reduce the risk of bacterial infections
- To prevent the spread of viral diseases
- To eliminate all forms of microbial life (correct)
Which microorganisms are targeted during the process of sterilization?
Which microorganisms are targeted during the process of sterilization?
- Only viruses and fungi
- Bacteria and viruses
- All forms of microbial life, including fungal and bacterial spores (correct)
- Fungal and bacterial spores only
Why is it important to eliminate fungal and bacterial spores during the sterilization process?
Why is it important to eliminate fungal and bacterial spores during the sterilization process?
- To reduce the risk of allergic reactions in patients
- To prevent the development of drug-resistant strains of bacteria
- To avoid contamination of medical equipment
- To prevent the transmission of infections (correct)
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Sterilization is a critical process in healthcare that involves the complete elimination or destruction of all forms of microbial life, including fungal and bacterial spores to prevent the transmission of
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