In terms of disinfection, antisepsis, and sterilization, which statement is inco

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In terms of disinfection, antisepsis, and sterilization, which statement is incorrect?

A) You would expect antiseptics to be less concentrated with chemicals than

a disinfectant.

B) It is improper to refer to a physical or chemical agent that causes sterilization

as a bacteriostatic agent.

C) It would be appropriate to clean a lab bench, a sink, or treat an open wound

on your skin with a

disinfectant.

D) The isopropyl alcohol the nurse swabs on your skin before he/she removes a blood via syringe is appropriately referred to as an antiseptic

E) The effect of antiseptics can be either bacteriostatic or bactericidal.

Explanation / Answer

Antiseptics and disinfectants are chemical agents having antimicrobial activity. Antiseptics are less toxic than disinfectants,hence they are used on living tissues while disinfectants are used on inanimate objects. Both of them may be either bacteriostatic (inhibit) or bactericidal (kill) in action.

The isopropyl alcohol is also called rubbing alcohol and is used as a topical antiseptic.

Since disinfectants are more toxic, they cannot be used on wounds. Therefore the answer is option - 'C'

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