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Which microbe can be difficult to remove during cleaning and is not killed by disinfection or heat?
Which microbe can be difficult to remove during cleaning and is not killed by disinfection or heat?
- Bacteria
- Commensals
- Viruses (correct)
- Prions
How are bacteria commonly identified in the laboratory?
How are bacteria commonly identified in the laboratory?
- By using molecular techniques
- By their resistance to disinfectants
- By evaluating their colony appearance (correct)
- By causing damage to healthy human cells in culture
What method is typically used to detect and identify viruses in the laboratory?
What method is typically used to detect and identify viruses in the laboratory?
- Tissue culture methods (correct)
- Biochemical tests
- Comparing with a database
- Using molecular methods
Which statement about prions is accurate?
Which statement about prions is accurate?
What is the term for helpful microbes that protect against disease and stimulate the immune system?
What is the term for helpful microbes that protect against disease and stimulate the immune system?
In which layer of the skin are dead cells found?
In which layer of the skin are dead cells found?
What is the primary function of the matrix of slime secreted by microbes in a biofilm?
What is the primary function of the matrix of slime secreted by microbes in a biofilm?
Which statement accurately describes the impact of biofilms on medical devices?
Which statement accurately describes the impact of biofilms on medical devices?
Which microorganism type can form tough protective capsules known as cysts, making them resistant to disinfectants?
Which microorganism type can form tough protective capsules known as cysts, making them resistant to disinfectants?
What is the primary method for identifying fungi in a laboratory setting?
What is the primary method for identifying fungi in a laboratory setting?
Which microorganism type lacks a nucleus and multiplies by cell division?
Which microorganism type lacks a nucleus and multiplies by cell division?
What type of microorganism is characterized by being larger than bacteria, having a nucleus, and multiplying mainly by budding?
What type of microorganism is characterized by being larger than bacteria, having a nucleus, and multiplying mainly by budding?
What is the main challenge in knowing the exact number and types of microbes present on or in your hands, the water, the air, and your working environment?
What is the main challenge in knowing the exact number and types of microbes present on or in your hands, the water, the air, and your working environment?
What is the purpose of culturing the microbes until they grow into a detectable form?
What is the purpose of culturing the microbes until they grow into a detectable form?
What is the role of microbiologists in detecting the presence of microbes?
What is the role of microbiologists in detecting the presence of microbes?
What is the first step in decontaminating a needle?
What is the first step in decontaminating a needle?
Why is it impossible to visually tell when all microbes have been removed during the decontamination processes?
Why is it impossible to visually tell when all microbes have been removed during the decontamination processes?
Why does the presence of large numbers of bacteria on the needle require decontamination?
Why does the presence of large numbers of bacteria on the needle require decontamination?
What is the approximate rate at which the forearm sheds dead skin cells per hour?
What is the approximate rate at which the forearm sheds dead skin cells per hour?
In which zones of the CSSD should staff change their personal protective equipment (PPE) before moving between them?
In which zones of the CSSD should staff change their personal protective equipment (PPE) before moving between them?
What type of workwear is emphasized in the Inspection, Assembly, and Packaging (IAP) or sterile storage zones in CSSD?
What type of workwear is emphasized in the Inspection, Assembly, and Packaging (IAP) or sterile storage zones in CSSD?
What is the purpose of wearing fluid repellent masks with visor eye shields in the decontamination zone?
What is the purpose of wearing fluid repellent masks with visor eye shields in the decontamination zone?
What is the best practice for footwear in the decontamination zone?
What is the best practice for footwear in the decontamination zone?
How often should gloves be changed during activities likely to generate splashes of blood or body fluids in the decontamination zone?
How often should gloves be changed during activities likely to generate splashes of blood or body fluids in the decontamination zone?
Which statement accurately reflects the information provided about the detection of microbes in the text?
Which statement accurately reflects the information provided about the detection of microbes in the text?
What is the primary reason for disinfection or sterilization to come after the cleaning process for reusable medical devices?
What is the primary reason for disinfection or sterilization to come after the cleaning process for reusable medical devices?
What is emphasized as an important consideration for specialists in CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) when decontaminating reusable medical devices?
What is emphasized as an important consideration for specialists in CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) when decontaminating reusable medical devices?
Why is it important for CSSD specialists to have knowledge about microbiology and microbes?
Why is it important for CSSD specialists to have knowledge about microbiology and microbes?
What is a characteristic of microbial infections mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of microbial infections mentioned in the text?
What environmental factor is highlighted as essential for microbial growth and reproduction?
What environmental factor is highlighted as essential for microbial growth and reproduction?
What is the purpose of wearing stud earrings in the CSSD?
What is the purpose of wearing stud earrings in the CSSD?
Which of the following is NOT considered as part of Standard Precautions in healthcare?
Which of the following is NOT considered as part of Standard Precautions in healthcare?
What is the rationale behind applying Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone?
What is the rationale behind applying Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone?
Why are hospital patients particularly susceptible to infection?
Why are hospital patients particularly susceptible to infection?
What is the primary means for transmitting infectious agents to susceptible hosts?
What is the primary means for transmitting infectious agents to susceptible hosts?
What is the focus of healthcare staff to minimize the reservoir of infection in the hospital environment?
What is the focus of healthcare staff to minimize the reservoir of infection in the hospital environment?
Which microorganism has developed resistance and become much more dangerous in recent times?
Which microorganism has developed resistance and become much more dangerous in recent times?
What is the purpose of applying environmental controls as part of Standard Precautions?
What is the purpose of applying environmental controls as part of Standard Precautions?
What is the primary focus when trying to break the chain of infection in hospital environments?
What is the primary focus when trying to break the chain of infection in hospital environments?
What is the purpose of hand hygiene in the IAP and sterile zones?
What is the purpose of hand hygiene in the IAP and sterile zones?
