The primary method for sterilizing instruments in the medical office is ____.

A) chemical process
B) autoclaving
C) gas process
D) dry heat process
E) soaking in bleach

Autoclaving

A sterilization process that uses pressurized steam to eliminate bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens from objects.

Sterilizing Instruments

The process of eliminating all forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, from surgical instruments or medical equipment to prevent infection.