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Which type of microorganisms are used as biological indicators (BIs)?
Which type of microorganisms are used as biological indicators (BIs)?
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Spore-forming microbes in an active state
- Non-spore-forming microbes
- Gram-positive bacteria (correct)
Why are spore-forming microbes used as BIs instead of non-spore-forming microbes?
Why are spore-forming microbes used as BIs instead of non-spore-forming microbes?
- Non-spore-forming microbes are more resistant to sterilization
- Spore-forming microbes represent the actual bioburden on items (correct)
- Non-spore-forming microbes are more prevalent in the environment
- Spore-forming microbes are easier to kill during sterilization
What is the purpose of a biological indicator (BI)?
What is the purpose of a biological indicator (BI)?
- To test the effectiveness of a sterilization process (correct)
- To identify the type of microorganisms present
- To determine the bioburden on items
- To clean and disinfect items
What is the resistance of a biological indicator (BI) during sterilization?
What is the resistance of a biological indicator (BI) during sterilization?
Why are spore-forming microorganisms well characterized and selected for biological indicators (BIs)?
Why are spore-forming microorganisms well characterized and selected for biological indicators (BIs)?
Which type of microorganisms are used as biological indicators (BIs)?
Which type of microorganisms are used as biological indicators (BIs)?
What is the purpose of using biological indicators (BIs) in sterilization processes?
What is the purpose of using biological indicators (BIs) in sterilization processes?
Why are spore-forming microbes preferred as biological indicators (BIs) over non-spore-forming microbes?
Why are spore-forming microbes preferred as biological indicators (BIs) over non-spore-forming microbes?
What does the ability of a biological indicator (BI) to mimic 'worst-case' bioburden scenarios validate?
What does the ability of a biological indicator (BI) to mimic 'worst-case' bioburden scenarios validate?
Why are spore-forming microorganisms considered a minimal subset of the actual bioburden on items to be sterilized?
Why are spore-forming microorganisms considered a minimal subset of the actual bioburden on items to be sterilized?
