CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Disinfection

Which of the following types of microorganisms does disinfection not completely eliminate?
  1. Retroviruses
  2. Bacterial spores
  3. Fungus
  4. Protozoa
Explanation
Answer: B-Disinfection may not completely eliminate bacterial spores. Some types of chemical sterilants may kill most spores if they are used over long periods of time, and some high-level disinfectants may kill most bacterial spores. However, complete elimination of all bacterial spores should not be expected during the disinfection process and disinfection alone should not be used for critical items.
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