Principles of disinfection

Question 1

what is the definition of antisepsis?

Answer 1

prevention of sepsis achieved by disinfection

Question 2

what is the definition of asepsis?

Answer 2

exclusion of all microorganisms achieved by sterilisation

Question 3

what is the definition of disinfection?

Answer 3

removal of microorganisms but not all pathogens and spores

Question 4

what is the definition of sterilisation?

Answer 4

• removal of all microorganisms

Question 5

what is the definition of antiseptic?

Answer 5

• disinfectant used on living tissue

Question 6

what is the definition of disinfectant?

Answer 6

• agent that kills or prevents the multiplication of microorganisms

Question 7

what are some types of disinfectants?

Answer 7

• alcohols
• biguanides
• halogens
• peroxides
• quarternary ammonium compounds