A bactericidal solution applied to skin and body tissues is called a:
A)Disinfectant
B)Antiseptic
C)Sterilant
D)Antibacterial

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A bactericidal solution applied to skin and body tissue is called an antiseptic. Some healthcare workers improperly interchange words to describe various solutions for cleaning and disinfecting. The name of the solution depends on the type of item being cleaned; for example, a disinfectant is a solution that is used on inanimate objects.

A Bactericidal Solution Applied to Skin and Body Tissues Is