Question

The doctor asked the nurse to sterilize the thermometer. What does he mean by sterilizing?

• A. Sterilize means to make something work properly.
• B. Sterilize means to check if something is working properly.
• C. Sterilize means to wash something.
• D. Sterilize means to clear something in such a way that it is free of germs.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Sterilize means to clear something in such a way that it is free of germs.

Sterilizing is a process of making medical equipments free of germs by washing with hot water and other chemical solutions. It is important to sterilize equipments in the healthcare system to maintain good hygiene.