Question

step 1: cleaning & step 2: disinfecting
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1. mark the following questions with a c if they refer to cleaning or a d if they refer to disinfection.

significantly reduces pathogens on a surface
destroys most bacteria and some viruses
second only to sterilization
lowest level of decontamination

Explanation:

• Cleaning: Removes dirt, dust, and debris. It is the lowest level of decontamination.
• Disinfecting: Significantly reduces pathogens on a surface, destroys most bacteria and some viruses, and is second only to sterilization.

Answer:

1. D
2. D
3. D
4. C