Question

79 multiple choice 1 point what should a medical assistant do with an instrument that has visible organic material on it before sterilization? soak it in disinfectant solution overnight increase the sterilization time clean it first to remove the organic material use a higher temperature in the autoclave clear my selection

Explanation:

Visible organic material can interfere with sterilization. It must be removed first to ensure effective sterilization. Soaking overnight may not fully remove the material, increasing sterilization time or temperature without cleaning first won't address the barrier posed by the organic material.

Answer:

C. Clean it first to remove the organic material