Chapter 4 ( Levels of Decontamination)

Question 1

1. Lowest level

Answer 1

-Sanitation-Chemical process REDUCING GERMS on surface to safe level.

Question 2

2. Mid-level

Answer 2

Disinfection (disinfecting)- Chemical process destroys harmful bacteria EXCEPT BACTERIA SPORES

Question 3

3. Highest Level

Answer 3

Sterilization highest level of decontamination kills/ destroys all microbial life, INCLUDING SPORES