5 Questions
Disinfection: a process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms, except bacterial ______, on inanimate objects in healthcare settings.
spores
Sterilization: the destruction or removal of all forms of life, with particular reference to microbial ______.
organisms
Sepsis is the breakdown of living tissue by the action of ______ and is usually accompanied by inflammation.
microorganisms
Surgical asepsis: is the attempt to prevent microbes from gaining access to surgically created ______.
wounds
The difference is that antiseptics are applied to living tissue, whereas disinfectants are designed only for use on ______ objects.
inanimate
Test your knowledge on the sterilization of patient care items with this informative quiz. Learn about the difference between disinfection and sterilization, and understand the importance of heat-resistant bacteria destruction.
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