The Spaulding Classification of Reprocessing Instruments and Patient Materials Assigns

question 25

Multiple Choice

The Spaulding classification of reprocessing instruments and patient materials assigns three risk levels based on the specific region of the body where the device will be used. These levels are critical, semicritical, and ________.

• A) noncritical
• B) uncritical
• C) ultra-critical
• D) low-critical

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