Asked by
Jesshua Chavez
on Oct 24, 2024Verified
The complete destruction of all pathogenic microorganisms including bacterial spores from the surface of instruments and equipment is ____.
A) surgical asepsis
B) sanitization
C) disinfection
D) purification
E) sterilization
Pathogenic Microorganisms
Harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microbes that can cause diseases or infections in humans and other organisms.
Bacterial Spores
Bacterial spores are highly resistant, dormant structures formed by some bacteria to survive in adverse environmental conditions.
Surgical Asepsis
A set of sterilization practices and procedures used to eliminate all microorganisms in a surgical environment.
- Distinguish between disinfection, sanitization, and sterilization in medical contexts.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between disinfection, sanitization, and sterilization in medical contexts.