Lesson 9 Part 3 Flashcards
A drug or chemical that inhibits reproduction of microorganisms
Microbiostatic agent
Specifically inhibits the metabolism and reproduction of bacteria
Bacteriostatic agent
A process that combines dehydration and freezing
Lyophilization
Refers the presence of pathogen in blood or tissues
Sepsis
Means the absence of pathogens
Asepsis
It used to eliminate and exclude pathogens
Antiseptic technique
The prevention of infection
Asepsis
Antisepsis is a type of aseptic technique developed by _____
Joseph Lister
Practiced when it is necessary to exclude all microorganisms from a particular area so that the area will be sterile
Sterile technique
The most practical, efficient, and inexpensive method of sterilisation of those inanimate objects and materials that can withstand high temperatures
Heat
Two factors that determine the effectiveness of heat for sterilization:
Temperature
Time
The lowest temperature that will kill all organisms in a standard pure culture within a specific period
Thermal Death Point
It is the length of time necessary to sterilize a pure culture at a specific temperature
Thermal Death Time
Provides effective sterilization of metals, glassware, some powders, oils, and waxes
Dry heat
Effective means of destroying contaminated disposable materials
Incineration
