Chemical Agents in Microbial Control Quiz

<p>Chlorine compounds are inactivated by the presence of light, alkaline pH, and excess organic matter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Iodine is as effective as chlorine, but its mode of action is different and it is less susceptible to inactivation by organic material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chlorine is more susceptible to inactivation by organic matter, while iodine is more stable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the early 19th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 10,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tendency to become inactivated by organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To remove unpleasant odors caused by microbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Powder</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disrupting enzyme activity by replacing hydrogen atoms on amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydrogen peroxide is sporicidal in higher concentrations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disinfection of objects and surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disrupting enzyme activity by replacing hydrogen atoms on amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can inactivate viruses after relatively short exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They kill all types of microorganisms, including endospores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To disinfect non-invasive equipment that comes into contact with mucous membranes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The temperature at which the agent is used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To eliminate vegetative bacteria, fungal cells, and some viruses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adequate contact time is important for the chemical to penetrate and act on microbes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The choice of chemical agent depends on the level of decontamination required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are more effective than heat or liquid chemicals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is explosive and dangerous to handle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are not effective against common hospital pathogens like Pseudomonas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are effective at destroying highly sensitive forms of bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can damage the lungs, eyes, and mucous membranes if contacted directly.</p> Signup and view all the answers