Which of the following is an example of routine cleaning in environmental control?

Aseptic techniques are used in environmental control to prevent the spread of infections in sterile areas, such as operating rooms or invasive procedure areas.

Incorrect choices:

a. Reducing energy consumption is not the primary purpose of implementing aseptic techniques.

b. While patient comfort is important, it is not the primary goal of aseptic techniques.

d. Maintaining a pleasant scent is not the primary purpose of aseptic techniques but can be achieved through other means unrelated to infection prevention.

Disinfection of high-touch surfaces is an example of routine cleaning in environmental control. It involves regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are frequently touched by healthcare workers, patients, and visitors.

Incorrect choices:

a. Terminal disinfection after patient discharge is not considered routine cleaning but rather a more thorough cleaning process.

c. Sterilization of surgical instruments is a specialized process for eliminating all microorganisms, not routine cleaning.

d. Fumigation of patient rooms is a more extreme measure typically used for specific situations, such as outbreaks, and is not part of routine cleaning.