For a chemical disinfectant to be labeled for use in a hospital, it should be effective against which organisms?

a. Viruses
b. Pseudomonas
c. Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus aureus, and salmonella
d. Gram negative bacteria only

ANS: C
Chemical disinfectants should be effective against gram negative and gram positive organisms such as staphylococci, salmonella, and pseudomonas species.

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