Question

characteristics of germicidal agents
move the chemicals or statements to their correct category to review general characteristics of germicidal agents.
used to disinfect
3% solution is used as
disrupt cell membranes,
can be very toxic or
a 70% to 95% solution
delicate instruments
an antiseptic for skin
but only rated for low-
expensive, but used to
is used in skin
and plastic materials
and wound cleansing
level disinfection
disinfect respiratory and
antisepsis
lodine
chlorine bleach
triclosan is a member of
mercury and silver
used in hand
this category of agents
are examples
scruhs, prepping
banned from consumer
skin for surgery
products
halogens
hydrogen peroxide
ethylene oxide
phenolics
chlorhexidine
aldehydes
alcohol
detergents
heavy metals
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Explanation:

• Halogens: Iodine is a halogen and is used to disinfect delicate instruments and plastic materials.
• Hydrogen Peroxide: A 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide is used as an antiseptic for skin and wound cleansing.
• Ethylene Oxide: Ethylene oxide is used to disinfect respiratory and dental equipment. It can be very toxic or expensive.
• Phenolics: Triclosan is a phenolic compound. Phenolics disrupt cell membranes but are only rated for low - level disinfection.
• Chlorhexidine: Chlorhexidine is used in hand scrubs and for prepping skin for surgery.
• Alcohols: A 70% to 95% alcohol solution is used in skin antisepsis.
• Detergents: Detergents disrupt cell membranes (a general property, and the description “disrupt cell membranes, but only rated for low - level disinfection” can be associated with some detergents).
• Heavy Metals: Mercury and silver are examples of heavy metals used as germicidal agents.

Answer:

• Halogens: Used to disinfect delicate instruments and plastic materials, Iodine
• Hydrogen Peroxide: 3% solution is used as an antiseptic for skin and wound cleansing
• Ethylene Oxide: Can be very toxic or expensive, but used to disinfect respiratory and dental equipment
• Phenolics: Disrupt cell membranes, but only rated for low - level disinfection, Triclosan is a member of this category of agents banned from consumer products
• Chlorhexidine: Used in hand scrubs, prepping skin for surgery
• Alcohol: A 70% to 95% solution is used in skin antisepsis
• Detergents: Disrupt cell membranes, but only rated for low - level disinfection (general property for detergents in this context)
• Heavy Metals: Mercury and silver are examples