Across
- 3. Infectious particle that is smaller than bacteria
- 5. Type of waste that includes waste with toxic chemicals, infectious organisms, radioactive elements, sharps, and contaminated carcasses
- 6. A.K.A. bleach, a common disinfectant that is inexpensive, readily available, and able to kill many types of bacteria/viruses
- 11. The process that destroys microorganisms or inhibits their growth/activity
- 13. The process that destroys all microorganisms on/in an object; usually achieved via an autoclave or through "dry" methods
- 14. A type of disinfectant that can kill bacterial spores
Down
- 1. A common surface disinfectant; NOT a sterilant
- 2. Considered weak disinfectants and are selectively effective against certain microorganisms
- 4. Suffix that indicates a disinfectant's ability to inhibit microbial growth
- 7. Microorganism that causes disease
- 8. The process of removing microorganisms; achieved by removing organic matter, washing with detergent, and rinsing with a chemical sanitizer or water at 180 degrees F
- 9. The period of time that a disinfectant should be left on a surface before rinsing
- 10. Suffix that indicates a disinfectant's ability to kill microorganisms
- 12. Type of waste that includes soiled bedding and carcasses from healthy animals