Question

q21. what is the primary purpose of decontamination in sterile processing?
to sterilize instruments
to remove soil and microorganisms from instruments
to package instruments for storage
to inspect instruments for functionality

Explanation:

Decontamination in sterile processing aims to remove soil and microorganisms from instruments. Sterilization (not decontamination) is for microbial eradication. Packaging for storage and instrument inspection for functionality are separate steps.

Answer:

To remove soil and microorganisms from instruments.