9 Questions
What is the traditional concept of the sterile state?
The complete elimination of all living microorganisms
What does the term aseptic indicate?
A controlled process or condition in which the level of microbial contamination is reduced to a certain degree
What is the probability of achieving a nonsterile unit in a million with terminal methods of sterilization of a parenteral product?
10-6
What is the traditional concept of the sterile state?
The complete elimination of all living microorganisms
What is the probability of achieving a sterile state with terminal methods of sterilization of a parenteral product?
1 in a million (10-6)
What is the difference between sterilization and aseptic processing?
Sterilization is the complete elimination of all living microorganisms, while aseptic processing is the reduction of microbial contamination to a certain degree
Which of the following factors is NOT a determinant of the lethal effectiveness of heat on microorganisms?
Type of microorganism
What is the relationship between sterilization time and temperature?
Inversely proportional
What is the mechanism by which microorganisms are killed by heat?
Coagulation of the protein of the living cell
Test your knowledge of sterilization methods and principles with our quiz! From understanding the traditional concept of the sterile state to identifying terminal methods of sterilization, this quiz covers it all. Sharpen your skills and learn more about producing sterile products with this informative quiz.
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