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Sterilization Equipment Features and Indicators Quiz

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What is the typical capacity range of the cylindrical or rectangular chamber used for sterilization?

200 to 500 liters

400 to 800 liters (correct)

100 to 300 liters

600 to 1000 liters

What is the minimum time and temperature required to destroy the spores of Geobacillus stearothermophilus, the toughest organism for an autoclave to destroy?

20 minutes at 121°C

25 minutes at 121°C

10 minutes at 121°C

15 minutes at 121°C (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a type of indicator used to verify sterilization conditions?

Thermal indicator (correct)

Biological indicator

Chemical indicator

Physical indicator

Which of the following is a type of non-ionizing radiation used for sterilization?

Ultraviolet light Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a target for the radiation used in sterilization?

Microbial DNA Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following products is NOT typically sterilized using radiation?

Liquid pharmaceutical products Signup and view all the answers

Which type of filtration is primarily used to remove bacteria from air in operating rooms and burn units?

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of membrane filters used for sterilization?

Able to retain spirochetes and mycoplasmas Signup and view all the answers

What is the MAIN reason why UV light is not suitable for sterilization of pharmaceutical dosage forms?

UV light has low energy and poor penetrability Signup and view all the answers

What is the MAIN reason why filtration sterilization is used for heat-sensitive materials like vaccines and antibiotics?

Filtration can remove microbes without exposing the material to high temperatures Signup and view all the answers

What is the MAIN difference between HEPA filters and membrane filters used for sterilization?

HEPA filters have uniform pore size, while membrane filters do not Signup and view all the answers