Question

in which of the following scenarios should a medical assistant use medical aseptic techniques? washing hands prior to and after each patient encounter assisting in the removal of a cyst assisting with placing sutures on a cut leg cleaning a deep wound on the forearm

Explanation:

Medical aseptic techniques aim to reduce the number of pathogens. Hand - washing is a fundamental medical aseptic practice. Removing a cyst, placing sutures, and cleaning a deep wound are surgical aseptic techniques (sterile techniques) which aim to eliminate all microorganisms.

Answer:

Washing hands prior to and after each patient encounter.