Question

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.