Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure

Bariatric patients undergoing surgery and in the immediate postoperative period should have sequential compression devices applied to the lower extremities to prevent:

a. congestive heart failure b. deep vein thrombosis c. hypovolemic shock d. respiratory arrest

Which of these terms describes efforts made to reduce disease-producing microorganisms to an acceptable level?

disinfection sepsis asepsis sterilization