Sterilization & Disinfection Lecture Quiz

To kill all microorganisms, including spores (correct)

To reduce the number of microorganisms on an object

To kill most microorganisms, but not spores

To prevent the growth of bacteria on surfaces

For penetrating sterile tissues and devices

For surgical instruments and culture media

For eliminating all types of microorganisms, including spores

For non-critical medical items and surfaces (correct)

Decontamination

Sterilization (correct)

Cleaning

Disinfection

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