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Which microorganisms are used as biological indicators (BIs)?
Which microorganisms are used as biological indicators (BIs)?
- Spore-forming microbes in an active state
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Non-spore-forming microbes
- Gram-positive bacteria (correct)
Biological indicators are preparations of microorganisms that have resistance to being killed during sterilization.
Biological indicators are preparations of microorganisms that have resistance to being killed during sterilization.
- False
- True (correct)
What is the purpose of using spore-forming microorganisms as biological indicators (BIs)?
What is the purpose of using spore-forming microorganisms as biological indicators (BIs)?
- To represent the actual bioburden on items to be sterilized (correct)
- To make the sterilization process faster
- To make the sterilization process easier
- To make the sterilization process more difficult
If a sterilization process can destroy the bioburden of a product represented entirely as spores, it is considered effective.
If a sterilization process can destroy the bioburden of a product represented entirely as spores, it is considered effective.
Why are spore-forming microorganisms used as biological indicators (BIs)?
Why are spore-forming microorganisms used as biological indicators (BIs)?
Which of the following statements about biological indicators (BIs) is true?
Which of the following statements about biological indicators (BIs) is true?
Why are spore-forming microorganisms used as biological indicators (BIs)?
Why are spore-forming microorganisms used as biological indicators (BIs)?
What is the purpose of using biological indicators (BIs) during sterilization?
What is the purpose of using biological indicators (BIs) during sterilization?
Why are spore-forming microorganisms used as biological indicators (BIs) instead of non-spore-forming microbes?
Why are spore-forming microorganisms used as biological indicators (BIs) instead of non-spore-forming microbes?
What is the significance of using spore-forming microorganisms as biological indicators (BIs)?
What is the significance of using spore-forming microorganisms as biological indicators (BIs)?
