The Major Characteristics of Chemical Control Agents as a Group

question 77

Multiple Choice

The major characteristics of chemical control agents as a group include ________. (Select all that apply)

• A) they may be placed into 3 groups based on strength of control: sterilants, disinfectants and antiseptics
• B) their primary function is to kill, inactivate or inhibit growth of microbes
• C) they have different toxicities that govern their safe use
• D) some of these are so toxic that they must be used under strict supervision and/or restricted places

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Definitions:

Liability

A legal responsibility or obligation, often of a financial nature.

Ratification

The act of giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

Void

A legal term indicating that a contract or agreement is null, invalid, and has no legal effect.

Disaffirm

The legal act of denying or rejecting a contract or agreement, especially by a party who was not competent to enter it at the time of agreement.