Which of the Following Terms Means the Absence of All

Question

Which of the following terms means the absence of all disease-producing microorganisms?
A)Disinfection.
B)Antisepsis.
C)Barrier nursing.
D)Asepsis.
E)Sanitisation.

Accepted Answer

Asepsis refers to the absence of all disease-producing microorganisms. Disinfection and sanitization reduce the number of microorganisms, while antisepsis refers to the use of antimicrobial agents on living tissue. Barrier nursing involves taking precautions to prevent the spread of infection between patients.