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What is the term for the process of sterilizing an item that is already packaged?

  1. Primary sterilization

  2. Initial sterilization

  3. Terminal sterilization

  4. Secondary sterilization

The correct answer is: Primary sterilization

The correct answer is A. Primary sterilization, which refers to the process of sterilizing an item that is already packaged. This term signifies that the sterilization process is the first and most critical step in ensuring the item's sterility before it reaches the end-user. The other options are incorrect because they do not specifically describe the act of sterilization for a pre-packaged item.