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What is the primary purpose of formaldehyde as an antiseptic?
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?
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?
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?
What is NOT a use of formaldehyde as an antiseptic?
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What is a benefit of using formaldehyde as an antiseptic?
What is a benefit of using formaldehyde as an antiseptic?
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Formaldehyde is an example of an aldehyde, which is a low-level disinfectant.
Formaldehyde is an example of an aldehyde, which is a low-level disinfectant.
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Iodophores and chlorine are effective against all types of bacteria.
Iodophores and chlorine are effective against all types of bacteria.
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Peracetic acid is a type of aldehyde.
Peracetic acid is a type of aldehyde.
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Glutaraldehyde is effective against fungal spores.
Glutaraldehyde is effective against fungal spores.
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H2O2 is a type of aldehyde.
H2O2 is a type of aldehyde.
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Formaldehyde is effective against all types of viruses.
Formaldehyde is effective against all types of viruses.
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