Matching Pairs Disinfecting Tools/ImplementsOnline version Complete this matching activity and put into practice what you just learned about infection control. by Rosalind Carter 1 Decontamination 2 Toxin 3 Cleaning 4 Local infection 5 Nonpathogenic 6 Phenolics 7 Pathogenic 8 Disinfection 9 Efficacy 10 Scabies 11 Bacteria 12 Infectious Removal of blood and all other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface Harmful microorganisms Confined to a specific part of the body Removing visible dirt and debris and many disease-causing germs with soap and water or detergent and water One celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection Poisonous substance Contagious disease caused by the itch mite Destroys most, but not all, harmful microorganisms on environmental surfaces Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants The ability to produce an effect Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions