Which statement about aseptic technique is correct?

• A. Sterile technique is required with parenteral routes.
• B. Clean technique is sufficient for injections.
• C. Aseptic technique is optional for IV meds.
• D. Sterility is not necessary if the patient is healthy.

Answer: (A)

The essential idea is that injections and IV medications must be prepared and administered using sterile technique to prevent introducing microorganisms into the body. Parenteral routes bypass the skin and other natural barriers, so any contamination can lead to local or systemic infections, sepsis, and serious complications. Sterile technique involves using sterile equipment, proper hand hygiene, sterile gloves, and careful preparation and handling to keep the injection site and medications free of microbes.

That’s why this statement is the best: it recognizes that maintaining sterility is mandatory for parenteral routes, not optional. Clean technique, while important for routine tasks, does not guarantee sterility for injections. Sterility is necessary no matter the patient’s health status, because even healthy individuals can develop infections if contamination occurs.