The Betadine Swab Before Blood Donation is an Example of ________

Question

The betadine swab before blood donation is an example of ________.
A)antisepsis
B)disinfection
C)sterilization
D)decontamination
E)sanitation

Accepted Answer

Betadine is an antiseptic used to clean the skin before blood donation, to reduce the risk of infections. Antisepsis is the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on the skin or other tissues to prevent infection.