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What is the typical capacity range of the cylindrical or rectangular chamber used for sterilization?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a type of non-ionizing radiation used for sterilization?
Which of the following is a target for the radiation used in sterilization?
Which of the following is a target for the radiation used in sterilization?
Which of the following products is NOT typically sterilized using radiation?
Which of the following products is NOT typically sterilized using radiation?
Which type of filtration is primarily used to remove bacteria from air in operating rooms and burn units?
Which type of filtration is primarily used to remove bacteria from air in operating rooms and burn units?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of membrane filters used for sterilization?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of membrane filters used for sterilization?
What is the MAIN reason why UV light is not suitable for sterilization of pharmaceutical dosage forms?
What is the MAIN reason why UV light is not suitable for sterilization of pharmaceutical dosage forms?
What is the MAIN reason why filtration sterilization is used for heat-sensitive materials like vaccines and antibiotics?
What is the MAIN reason why filtration sterilization is used for heat-sensitive materials like vaccines and antibiotics?
What is the MAIN difference between HEPA filters and membrane filters used for sterilization?
What is the MAIN difference between HEPA filters and membrane filters used for sterilization?
