Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Disinfection destroys spore-forming organisms.
2. Sterilization is the only reliable measure for eliminating blood-borne pathogens.
3. Antiseptics are cleaning products applied particularly to instruments and equipment to reduce or eliminate infectious organisms.
4. Disinfectants are cleaning products that are used on human tissues.
5. The use of soap in the process of disinfection is less important than the scrubbing and rinsing steps.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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