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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