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Which statement about decontamination is true?
Which statement about decontamination is true?
- Decontamination removes, inactivates, or destroys living organisms on a surface to make them no longer infectious (correct)
- Decontamination is the process of sanitizing utensils in the food industry
- Decontamination involves the use of physical or chemical means to separate bacteria out
- Decontamination can only be achieved through a process of sterilization
What is the target range of different disinfectants?
What is the target range of different disinfectants?
- All disinfectants have the same target range for killing all microorganisms
- Different disinfectants have different target ranges, not all disinfectants can kill all microorganisms (correct)
- Disinfectants always target bacterial spores specifically
- Disinfectants are only effective in eliminating pathogenic microorganisms
What is the main difference between sterilization and disinfection?
What is the main difference between sterilization and disinfection?
- Sterilization is applicable in public health systems, while disinfection is applicable in the food industry
- Sterilization uses chemical methods, while disinfection uses physical methods
- Sterilization kills all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, while disinfection eliminates most pathogenic microorganisms but not bacterial spores (correct)
- Sterilization is the process of removal of contaminating pathogenic microorganisms, while disinfection is the use of physical or chemical means to remove living organisms
What is the purpose of sanitization in the food industry?
What is the purpose of sanitization in the food industry?
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Which method of disinfection does not kill bacteria but separates them out?
Which method of disinfection does not kill bacteria but separates them out?
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What is the main difference between asepsis and antisepsis?
What is the main difference between asepsis and antisepsis?
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What is bacteriostasis?
What is bacteriostasis?
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What is the main factor affecting sterilization by heat?
What is the main factor affecting sterilization by heat?
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Which physical method of sterilization is mainly responsible for spontaneous sterilization in natural conditions?
Which physical method of sterilization is mainly responsible for spontaneous sterilization in natural conditions?
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What are antibiotics?
What are antibiotics?
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Study Notes
Decontamination and Disinfection
- Decontamination involves the removal or neutralization of harmful substances from surfaces or materials.
- The effectiveness of disinfectants can vary; common target ranges include non-critical, semi-critical, and critical items based on the level of contamination.
Sterilization vs. Disinfection
- Sterilization achieves complete elimination of all microbial life, including spores, while disinfection reduces and controls harmful microorganisms on surfaces but may not eliminate all pathogens.
Sanitization in the Food Industry
- The purpose of sanitization is to reduce the number of bacteria and pathogens to a safe level on food contact surfaces, ensuring food safety and public health.
Disinfection Methods
- Filtration is a disinfection method that does not kill bacteria but separates them from the solution by physically removing them through a barrier.
Asepsis vs. Antisepsis
- Asepsis refers to the absence of microorganisms, while antisepsis involves the use of antiseptic agents to inhibit or destroy microbes on living tissues.
Bacteriostasis
- Bacteriostasis is a condition where bacterial growth and reproduction are halted without killing the bacteria, often reversible when conditions become favorable.
Factors Affecting Sterilization by Heat
- The main factor affecting heat sterilization is temperature; higher temperatures generally increase the efficiency and speed of microbial destruction.
Natural Sterilization Methods
- Autoclaving is a physical method responsible for spontaneous sterilization in natural conditions, utilizing high-pressure steam to eliminate microorganisms.
Antibiotics
- Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by microorganisms that inhibit the growth of or kill other microorganisms, commonly used in medical treatments to combat infections.
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