Question

match the term with its description to test your understanding of microbial control terminology.1 antisepsis 2 decontamination 3 disinfection 4 sterilizationmatch each of the options above to the items below.destruction of all microbial lifedestruction of most microbial life on inanimate surfacesdestruction of most microbial life on living tissuemechanical removal of most microbes from living or inanimate surfaces

Explanation:

• Sterilization: It aims to destroy all microbial life, including spores.
• Disinfection: Focuses on destroying most microbial life on inanimate surfaces.
• Antisepsis: Targets the destruction of most microbial life on living tissue.
• Decontamination: Involves the mechanical removal of most microbes from living or inanimate surfaces.

Answer:

• Destruction of all microbial life: 4. Sterilization
• Destruction of most microbial life on inanimate surfaces: 3. Disinfection
• Destruction of most microbial life on living tissue: 1. Antisepsis
• Mechanical removal of most microbes from living or inanimate surfaces: 2. Decontamination