Blood spills in hospitals are cleaned by_______________?
Correct answer: C. Sodium hypochlorite
- A. Absolute alchohol
- B. Quaternary ammonium compound
- C. Sodium hypochlorite
- D. Iodine compound
Explanation
Sodium hypochlorite is used to disinfect blood spills because it effectively inactivates blood-borne pathogens when used at an appropriate concentration. Alcohol and quaternary ammonium compounds are less suitable for heavily contaminated blood spills.
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