Put Your Sterilization Knowledge to the Test
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What is the traditional concept of the sterile state?

  • The complete elimination of all living microorganisms (correct)
  • The control of microbial contamination during processing
  • The presence of microorganisms in a product during processing
  • The reduction of microbial contamination to a certain degree

    • What does the term aseptic indicate?

  • A state where spores are more resistant than vegetative forms
  • A controlled process or condition in which the level of microbial contamination is reduced to a certain degree (correct)
  • A state where microorganisms are not present during processing
  • A state where microorganisms are completely eliminated

    • What is the probability of achieving a nonsterile unit in a million with terminal methods of sterilization of a parenteral product?

  • 10-3
  • 10-6 (correct)
  • 10-4
  • 10-5

    • What is the traditional concept of the sterile state?

    <p>The complete elimination of all living microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the probability of achieving a sterile state with terminal methods of sterilization of a parenteral product?

    <p>1 in a million (10-6)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between sterilization and aseptic processing?

    <p>Sterilization is the complete elimination of all living microorganisms, while aseptic processing is the reduction of microbial contamination to a certain degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT a determinant of the lethal effectiveness of heat on microorganisms?

    <p>Type of microorganism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between sterilization time and temperature?

    <p>Inversely proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which microorganisms are killed by heat?

    <p>Coagulation of the protein of the living cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

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