At the conclusion of an interventional radiographic examination,the examination room is cleaned,and major components are wiped down with chemical disinfectants.By performing this important task,the radiographer is practicing
A) medical asepsis.
B) sterilization.
C) surgical asepsis.
D) fomite asepsis.

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Medical asepsis involves cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and equipment to reduce the spread of infections. This is the most appropriate choice for the described scenario, as surgical asepsis and sterilization are typically reserved for more invasive procedures and fomite asepsis pertains to the cleaning and disinfection of objects that can transmit infection (e.g. doorknobs, phones).

At the Conclusion of an Interventional Radiographic Examination,the Examination Room