Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question

Multiple Choice

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
As an RN in a long-term care facility, you observe precautions to control and prevent the spread of infection.
-As an RN,you diligently practice proper hand washing technique when your hands are visibly dirty.Which of the following terms appropriately describes the type of antimicrobial control provided by hand washing with soap and water?

A) sterilization
B) disinfection
C) decontamination
D) antisepsis