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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Iodophores and chlorine are effective against all types of bacteria.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Peracetic acid is a type of aldehyde.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Glutaraldehyde is effective against fungal spores.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

H2O2 is a type of aldehyde.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Formaldehyde is effective against all types of viruses.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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