Ex. 2-13 Flashcards
1
Q
What are chemical germicides designed to do?
A
Reduce the number of pathogens on a surface, in a liquid, or on or in living tissue
2
Q
Disinfectant
A
Germicide designed for use on surfaces or in liquids
3
Q
Antiseptic
A
Germicides designed for use on or in living tissue
4
Q
What is the Use- Dilution Test?
A
A standard procedure used to measure the effectiveness of disinfectants specifically against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica serovar Choleraesuis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
5
Q
In the Use-Dilution Test, what will the sterile broth look like if the disinfectant worked? What will it look like if it wasn’t effective?
A
Clear of all bacteria were killed
Turbid if some survived
