Processes
Which of the following BEST describes the process that kills MOST microorganisms but not
necessarily spores?
A. Antisepsis
B. Sterilization
C. Deionization
D. High-Level disinfection - ANSD. High-Level disinfection
According to Spaulding's classifications of medical devices, a semi-critical items REQUIRES
which form of disinfection?
A. Low level disinfection
B. High level disinfection
C. Sanitization
D. Sterilization - ANSHigh level disinfection
Which level of disinfection is needed for the destructions of HIV(human immunodeficiency
virus)?
A. Intermediate level disinfection
B. Sterilization
C. High level disinfection
D. Low level disinfection - ANSD. Low level disinfection
The ability of a disinfectant to perform MOST EFFICIENTLY depends on:
A. How quickly it dries
B. A strong concentration
C. Mixing it with a detergent
D. Whether it remains wet for the stated amount of time - ANSD. Whether it remains wet for the
stated amount of time
Sodium hypochlorite belongs to which group of disinfectants
A. Quaternary ammonium compounds
B. Alcohols
C. Halogens