10 Questions
Which microorganisms are used as biological indicators (BIs)?
Gram-positive bacteria
Biological indicators are preparations of microorganisms that have resistance to being killed during sterilization.
True
What is the purpose of using spore-forming microorganisms as biological indicators (BIs)?
To represent the actual bioburden on items to be sterilized
If a sterilization process can destroy the bioburden of a product represented entirely as spores, it is considered effective.
True
Why are spore-forming microorganisms used as biological indicators (BIs)?
Because they are more resistant to being killed during sterilization
Which of the following statements about biological indicators (BIs) is true?
BIs are more difficult to kill during sterilization than non-spore-forming microbes.
Why are spore-forming microorganisms used as biological indicators (BIs)?
They are more difficult to kill during sterilization than non-spore-forming microbes.
What is the purpose of using biological indicators (BIs) during sterilization?
To determine the effectiveness of the sterilization process.
Why are spore-forming microorganisms used as biological indicators (BIs) instead of non-spore-forming microbes?
Spore-forming microbes are easier to kill during sterilization.
What is the significance of using spore-forming microorganisms as biological indicators (BIs)?
They are more difficult to kill during sterilization than non-spore-forming microbes.
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