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Nosocomial Infections Revision (L1)
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What is the primary purpose of formaldehyde as an antiseptic?

  • To create a chemical reaction
  • To treat infectious diseases
  • To sterilize animate surfaces (correct)
  • To preserve human tissues

    • What is a key characteristic of formaldehyde as an antiseptic?

  • It is highly toxic to humans
  • It is only effective against bacteria
  • It is not toxic to the human body (correct)
  • It is only used for inanimate surfaces

    • What is an example of a surface that can be sterilized using formaldehyde as an antiseptic?

  • Inanimate objects only
  • Medical equipment
  • Food products
  • Human skin (correct)

    • What is NOT a use of formaldehyde as an antiseptic?

    <p>Preserving human tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using formaldehyde as an antiseptic?

    <p>It is not toxic to the human body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Formaldehyde is an example of an aldehyde, which is a low-level disinfectant.

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

    Iodophores and chlorine are effective against all types of bacteria.

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

    Peracetic acid is a type of aldehyde.

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

    Glutaraldehyde is effective against fungal spores.

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

    H2O2 is a type of aldehyde.

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

    Formaldehyde is effective against all types of viruses.

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

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