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What type of agents are iodophor and triclosan?
What type of agents are iodophor and triclosan?
At what concentrations are alcohols effective as antiseptics?
At what concentrations are alcohols effective as antiseptics?
What is the purpose of glutaraldehyde and ethylene oxide?
What is the purpose of glutaraldehyde and ethylene oxide?
What is the main difference between iodophor and tincture of iodine?
What is the main difference between iodophor and tincture of iodine?
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Which of the following is NOT a non-sterilizing agent?
Which of the following is NOT a non-sterilizing agent?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of non-sterilizing agent used in hospitals?
Which of the following is NOT a type of non-sterilizing agent used in hospitals?
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What is the primary advantage of using iodophor over tincture of iodine?
What is the primary advantage of using iodophor over tincture of iodine?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alcohols as antiseptics?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alcohols as antiseptics?
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What is the primary use of chlorhexidine in hospitals?
What is the primary use of chlorhexidine in hospitals?
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What is the main advantage of using glutaraldehyde over ethylene oxide for sterilizing medical equipment?
What is the main advantage of using glutaraldehyde over ethylene oxide for sterilizing medical equipment?
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What term is used to describe the removal or destruction of all forms of microbial life?
What term is used to describe the removal or destruction of all forms of microbial life?
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What is the term for the destruction of vegetative pathogens?
What is the term for the destruction of vegetative pathogens?
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What type of treatment is intended to lower microbial counts on eating and drinking utensils to safe public health levels?
What type of treatment is intended to lower microbial counts on eating and drinking utensils to safe public health levels?
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What term describes the absence of significant contamination?
What term describes the absence of significant contamination?
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What is the goal of disinfection?
What is the goal of disinfection?
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What is the main difference between sterilization and disinfection?
What is the main difference between sterilization and disinfection?
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What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in a cell?
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane in a cell?
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Which of the following is a factor in selecting disinfectants in hospitals?
Which of the following is a factor in selecting disinfectants in hospitals?
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What is the purpose of sterilization?
What is the purpose of sterilization?
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Which method of sterilization uses heat to coagulate proteins?
Which method of sterilization uses heat to coagulate proteins?
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What is the purpose of direct flaming?
What is the purpose of direct flaming?
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Which structure is responsible for maintaining cell shape and providing structural support?
Which structure is responsible for maintaining cell shape and providing structural support?
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Commercial sterilization is a limited heat treatment to destroy which microorganism's endospores?
Commercial sterilization is a limited heat treatment to destroy which microorganism's endospores?
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What is the typical rate of microbial death when treated with antimicrobial chemicals?
What is the typical rate of microbial death when treated with antimicrobial chemicals?
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MOST disinfectants work better in which type of solutions?
MOST disinfectants work better in which type of solutions?
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Damage to which structure causes cellular contents to leak into the surrounding medium?
Damage to which structure causes cellular contents to leak into the surrounding medium?
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What is the primary mechanism of commercial sterilization?
What is the primary mechanism of commercial sterilization?
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What is the purpose of sterilization in infection control?
What is the purpose of sterilization in infection control?
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What is the term for the lowest temperature at which all microorganisms in a particular liquid suspension are killed in 10 minutes?
What is the term for the lowest temperature at which all microorganisms in a particular liquid suspension are killed in 10 minutes?
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Which type of heat sterilization involves the use of dry heat?
Which type of heat sterilization involves the use of dry heat?
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What is the purpose of soaps in infection control?
What is the purpose of soaps in infection control?
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Which type of agents injure plasma membranes and were first used by Lister to control surgical infections?
Which type of agents injure plasma membranes and were first used by Lister to control surgical infections?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of biguanides and quats?
What is the primary mechanism of action of biguanides and quats?
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Which of the following is a type of sterilization method?
Which of the following is a type of sterilization method?
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What is the recommended optimum concentration of ethanol to use as a biocide?
What is the recommended optimum concentration of ethanol to use as a biocide?
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Which of the following includes the cationic detergents?
Which of the following includes the cationic detergents?
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Which liquid chemical disinfectant is also used for embalming?
Which liquid chemical disinfectant is also used for embalming?
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What type of liquid chemical sporicide is peracetic acid?
What type of liquid chemical sporicide is peracetic acid?
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What is the purpose of using glutaraldehyde as a sterilizing agent?
What is the purpose of using glutaraldehyde as a sterilizing agent?
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What is the primary advantage of using glutaraldehyde over other sterilizing agents?
What is the primary advantage of using glutaraldehyde over other sterilizing agents?
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Study Notes
. Hospital Antiseptics and Disinfectants: - Non-Sterilizing Agents: Iodophor (iodine complex) vs. tincture of iodine, triclosan, chlorhexidine. - Alcohols: Effective at concentrations of 60-90%. - Sterilizing Agents: Glutaraldehyde and ethylene oxide are used for sterilizing medical equipment.
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Compare and contrast different types of antiseptics and disinfectants used in hospitals, including iodophors, triclosan, chlorhexidine, and alcohols. Learn about their effectiveness and uses in sterilizing medical equipment.
