Microbe Control

An example of an antiseptic would be _______________.

• bleach
• rubbing alcohol
• hand lotion
• antibacterial soap

What process destroys pathogenic organisms but is not always effective against spores and viruses?

• sterilization
• disinfection
• antisepsis
• contamination

Bleach is an example of which aseptic control level?

• sterilization
• antisepsis
• disinfection

Sterilization is the process of destroying all pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms including spores and viruses.

• True
• False

What is the single most important way you can break the chain of infection?

• Sterilization
• Handwashing
• Cleaning surfaces
• Nutrition

Viruses are not affected by antibiotics.

• true
• false

Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, registered and regulated by the FDA

• disnfectants
• antiseptics
• cocci
• sterilization

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces

• disinfectants
• antiseptics
• toxins
• sterilization

Which of the following microbial forms have the highest resistance to physical and chemical controls?

• naked viruses

• protozoan cysts

• fungal spores

• bacterial endospores

The process of using a cleansing technique to mechanically remove and reduce microorganisms and debris to safe levels.

• sanitization

• disinfection

• sterilization

• antisepsis