Most antimicrobial chemical agents are too irritating and destructive to be applied to mucous membranes and skin. Those that may be used safely on human tissues are called antiseptics. An antiseptic merely reduces the number of organisms on a surface; it does not penetrate pores and hair follicles to destroy microorganisms residing there. To remove organisms lodged in pores and folds of the skin, healthcare personnel use an antiseptic soap and scrub with a brush. To prevent resident indigenous microbiota from contaminating the surgical field, surgeons wear clean gloves on freshly scrubbed hands, and masks and hoods to cover their face and hair. Also, an antiseptic is applied at the site of the surgical incision to destroy local microorganisms.(1 Point)TrueFalse

Solutions used to disinfect skin and other living tissues. (1 Point)SanitizationAntisepticsPasteurizationDisinfectionSterilization

Involves the destruction or elimination of all microbes, including cells, spores, and viruses -devoid of microbial life. In health care facilities, can be accomplished by physical or chemical methods. (1 Point)SanitizationAntisepticsPasteurizationDisinfectionSterilization

Chemicals used to disinfect inanimate objects, such as bedside equipment and operating rooms, do not kill spores (i.e., they are not sporicidal). Because they are strong chemical substances, and cannot be used on living tissue.(1 Point)SanitizationAntisepticsPasteurizationDisinfectantSterilization

A brush is not preferred in surgical hand scrub because it increases skin damage and result in:Question 10Select one:a.decrease normal flora.b.increase portal of entry.c.decrease contact area.d.increase bacterial load.

When using antiseptic soap solutions, hands and forearms must be scrubbed forthe duration of