Question

q23. which area of the central service department receives soiled instruments? preparation packaging decontamination sterilization

Explanation:

In a Central Service Department, the decontamination area is responsible for receiving soiled instruments. This is the first step in the process of reprocessing instruments. Preparation area is for getting instruments ready for packaging, packaging area is for wrapping instruments, and sterilization area is for making instruments free from microbes. But the initial step of handling soiled instruments is in decontamination.

Answer:

Decontamination