Question

question 36 1 pts before using a metal dental instrument on a patient during a procedure, that has previously been used on another patient, the instrument needs to be: properly washed sterilized disposed disinfected

Explanation:

In medical - dental settings, to prevent cross - infection, used metal dental instruments must be sterilized to kill all microorganisms. Washing is a first step but not sufficient, disinfection does not kill all spores, and disposable instruments are not the case here as we are talking about re - usable metal ones.

Answer:

sterilized