Microbial Control Terminology Quiz
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Which sterilizing agent is commonly used for liquids and gases?

  • Chlorine bleach
  • Steam
  • Ethylene oxide (correct)
  • Ultraviolet light

    • What is the common method for killing microbes, including endospores?

  • Heating (correct)
  • Ethylene oxide
  • Radiation
  • Filtration

    • What is the optimum growth temperature range for Thermophilic Bacteria, also known as Thermophiles?

  • 30–40°C
  • 10–20°C
  • 50–60°C (correct)
  • 70–80°C

    • What is the process called when food products are subjected to enough heat to destroy endospores of Clostridium Botulinum?

    <p>Commercial Sterilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about Thermophilic Bacteria's resistance to heat compared to other bacteria?

    <p>They are more resistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the destruction of vegetative (non-endospore-forming) pathogens on living tissue?

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

    What is the process that results in the mechanical removal of most microbes in a limited area?

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

    Which microbial control method is intended to lower microbial counts to safe public health levels?

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

    What does a virucide do?

    <p>Inactivates viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the greek word for 'decay' or 'putrid'?

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

    Which method is commonly used to kill microbes, including endospores, due to its resistance?

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

    'Aseptic techniques' in surgery are important to minimize contamination from which sources?

    <p>All sources including instruments, personnel, and patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Commercial sterilization' commonly involves subjecting food products to enough heat to destroy endospores of which bacteria?

    <p>$C. botulinum$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Biocide' is a term that refers to substances that:

    <p>$K$ill microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Degerming' involves the removal, rather than killing, of microbes primarily through:

    <p>$A$lcohol-soaked swab</p> Signup and view all the answers

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