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What is the main objective of disinfection?
What is the main objective of disinfection?
- Killing most microorganisms, mainly the pathogenic ones (correct)
- Killing all microorganisms, including bacterial spores
- Killing microorganisms on the surface of skin and mucous membrane
- Removing all microorganisms, including bacterial spores
What is the term for chemicals used to kill microorganisms on the surface of skin and mucous membrane?
What is the term for chemicals used to kill microorganisms on the surface of skin and mucous membrane?
- Microbicides
- Disinfectants
- Antiseptics (correct)
- Sterilizers
Which method is commonly used to sterilize surgical instruments that can be damaged by moist heat?
Which method is commonly used to sterilize surgical instruments that can be damaged by moist heat?
- Filtration
- Autoclaving
- Radiation
- Exposure to ethyl oxide gas (correct)
What is the term for the process of killing or removing all microorganisms, including bacterial spores?
What is the term for the process of killing or removing all microorganisms, including bacterial spores?
What is the temperature used for autoclaving in sterilization?
What is the temperature used for autoclaving in sterilization?
What is the purpose of filtration in sterilization?
What is the purpose of filtration in sterilization?
What is the primary mechanism by which microorganisms are eliminated in the dry heat sterilization process?
What is the primary mechanism by which microorganisms are eliminated in the dry heat sterilization process?
What is the typical temperature range used in modern dry heat sterilization?
What is the typical temperature range used in modern dry heat sterilization?
What is the temperature range for hot air oven sterilization?
What is the temperature range for hot air oven sterilization?
Which type of sterilization uses hot air with minimal or no moisture?
Which type of sterilization uses hot air with minimal or no moisture?
What is the primary purpose of incineration in sterilization?
What is the primary purpose of incineration in sterilization?
What is the typical temperature range for autoclaving?
What is the typical temperature range for autoclaving?
What is the purpose of using a Bunsen burner in sterilization?
What is the purpose of using a Bunsen burner in sterilization?
Which of the following is NOT a method of dry heat sterilization?
Which of the following is NOT a method of dry heat sterilization?
What is the minimum time required for boiling to be effective against bacteria and viruses?
What is the minimum time required for boiling to be effective against bacteria and viruses?
What type of instruments are typically sterilized using direct flame sterilization?
What type of instruments are typically sterilized using direct flame sterilization?
What is the principle behind filtration sterilization?
What is the principle behind filtration sterilization?
What type of items can be sterilized using autoclaving?
What type of items can be sterilized using autoclaving?
What is the method used for sterilization of fluids that cannot withstand heat?
What is the method used for sterilization of fluids that cannot withstand heat?
What is the purpose of using silver nitrate in eye drops for newborn infants?
What is the purpose of using silver nitrate in eye drops for newborn infants?
What is the effect of ultra-violet rays on DNA in microorganisms?
What is the effect of ultra-violet rays on DNA in microorganisms?
What is the use of mercuric salt, such as Methiolate?
What is the use of mercuric salt, such as Methiolate?
What is the purpose of using ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol?
What is the purpose of using ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol?
What is the use of phenols?
What is the use of phenols?
