MODULE 2 PART 1: TERMINOLOGIES

Question 1

Destruction of all microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, spores) on an item

Answer 1

Sterilization

Question 2

The destruction of most pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate objects.

Answer 2

Disinfection

Question 3

Destruction of most pathogenic microorganism on living objects

Answer 3

Antisepsis

Question 4

Antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue or skin that reduce the possibility of infection

Answer 4

Antiseptics

Question 5

Generally restricted in meaning to the physical removal of surface contaminants, usually with detergents or soap and water, ultrasound or other method

Answer 5

Cleaning

Question 6

Different disinfection and sterilization.

Answer 6

Disinfection
* The process of elimination of pathogenic microorganisms.
However, the process is not effective in case of vegetative spores.

Sterilization
* Refers to any process that eliminates, removes, kills or deactivates all forms of life and other biological agents present in a specified region