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Which process uses soap and water or detergent and water to remove visible dirt, debris, and disease-causing germs?
Which process uses soap and water or detergent and water to remove visible dirt, debris, and disease-causing germs?
- Sterilizing
- Sanitizing
- Disinfecting
- Cleaning (correct)
What is the purpose of sanitizing?
What is the purpose of sanitizing?
- To remove visible dirt and debris
- To reduce the number of disease-causing germs to a safe level (correct)
- To destroy harmful organisms on surfaces
- To destroy all microbial life
Which term do infection control professionals prefer to use instead of 'sanitizing'?
Which term do infection control professionals prefer to use instead of 'sanitizing'?
- Cleaning (correct)
- Disinfecting
- Sterilizing
- None of the above
What does disinfecting specifically target?
What does disinfecting specifically target?
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Which process destroys all microbial life, including spores?
Which process destroys all microbial life, including spores?
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Study Notes
Cleaning Processes
- Cleaning uses soap and water or detergent and water to remove visible dirt, debris, and disease-causing germs.
Sanitizing
- The purpose of sanitizing is to reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level.
- Infection control professionals prefer to use the term 'disinfection' instead of 'sanitizing'.
Disinfecting
- Disinfecting specifically targets disease-causing microorganisms.
Sterilization
- Sterilization destroys all microbial life, including spores.
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Test your knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing processes with this quiz! Learn about the importance of removing visible and invisible debris, and how sanitizing helps reduce disease-causing germs. Challenge yourself and become an expert in infection control and sanitation practices.
