Question

which of the following is the goal of surgical asepsis?
to reduce the number of micro - organisms
to eliminate pathogenic micro - organisms
to try to reduce the risk of contamination
to prohibit the growth of micro - organisms

Explanation:

Surgical asepsis aims to eliminate all pathogenic microorganisms to create a sterile environment during surgery. Reducing the number (not elimination) is more related to medical asepsis. Reducing the risk of contamination is a bit too vague compared to the specific goal of elimination. Prohibiting growth is not the main focus as elimination is key.

Answer:

To eliminate pathogenic microorganisms