Hygiene and Sanitation

Question 1

Removal of visible dust, soil, and other foreign material

Answer 1

Cleaning

Question 2

Reduction of microbial population on an inanimate object to safe or relatively safe levels

Answer 2

Sanitizing

Question 3

Removing disease-producing microorganisms and rendering objects safe for handling

Answer 3

Decontamination

Question 4

Killing or destroying most disease-producing microorganisms

Answer 4

Disinfection

Question 5

Types of Disinfectants (6)

Answer 5

1. Alcohol
2. Halogens
3. Phenolic
4. Ammonia Compounds
5. Aldehydes
6. Heat

Question 6

Kills all forms of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores

Answer 6

Sterilization

Question 7

Types of sterilization (3)

Answer 7

1. Thermal
2. Irradiation
3. Chemical

Question 8

Used on living tissue, inhibits growth or destroying microorganisms

Answer 8

Antiseptic