Disinfection and/ or sterilisation must always following cleaning for semi-critical and critical reusable medical devices.TrueFalse

In research facilities, only one disinfectant should be used in consideration of the risks. O X

Any instruments or equipment contaminated by blood or body fluids must be rinsed off with water and dried after use, in preparation for the next patient.ResponsesTrueTrueFalseFalse

A quantitative comparison of the effectiveness of a chemical disinfectant to that of phenol is the .

Chemicals used to disinfect inanimate objects, such as bedside equipment and operating rooms, do not kill spores (i.e., they are not sporicidal). Because they are strong chemical substances, and cannot be used on living tissue.(1 Point)SanitizationAntisepticsPasteurizationDisinfectantSterilization

Which term best defines the word disinfection? An agent that destroys microorganisms – generally chemical agents The complete elimination of all microorganisms including spores Prevention of sepsis by destruction of inhibition of microorganisms using an agent that may be safety applied to living space The process by which pathogenic microorganisms are destroyed