MTAP CHAP 4 Flashcards

(28 cards)

1
Q

the scientific use of disinfection and sterilization method originated more than 100 yrs ago when ___ introduced the concept of aseptic surgery

A

joseph lister - using carbolic acid now called phenol

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2
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refers to the destruction of all forms of life, including bacterial spores

A

sterilization

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3
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refers to a process that eliminates a defined scope of microorganism

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disinfection

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4
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a substance applied to a living tissue for the purpose of eliminating or reducing the number of bacteria present is called as

A

antiseptic

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5
Q

disinfection, sterilization, antiseptic

which one do not kill spores

A

antiseptic

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6
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microorganisms living together in communities, referred to as _____ also provide protection to the microorganisms against chemical and physical means of destruction

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biofilm,

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7
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the organisms known today to be the most resistant to the actions of heat, chemicals, and radiations are called

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prions

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8
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are small, naked infectious proteins

A

prions

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9
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total number of organisms present referred to as q

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microbial load or bioburden

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10
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arrange the microorganism based on their the most resistant to least resistant

A

“Pabebe Bossing May Nonliligaw na Fungi, Binalewala Lang.**”

prions
bacterial spores
mycobacteria
non lipid viruses
fungi
bacteria
lipid viruses

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11
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due to its reliable effects, ease of use and economy, _____ is the most common method used for the elimination of microorganisms

A

heat

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12
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in autoclaving, what is the only component that is not being killed or destroyed during the process

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prions

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13
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is the sterilization method of choice for heat-stable objects

A

moist heat

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14
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this method is used for heat-stable substances that are not penetrated by most heat such as oils

A

dry heat

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15
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is commonly used to sterilized glassware

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dry heat

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16
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heat method that can achieve disinfection but not sterilkization, there methods do not eliminate spores

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heat methods

boiling and pasteurization

17
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heat method that is used commonly in the food industry, reduces food borne pathogens and organisms responsible for food spoilage

A

pasteurization

18
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batch method of pasterurization time and temp

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63*C for 30 seconds

19
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flash method of pasterurization time and temp

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15 seconds 72*C

20
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boiling time and temp

A

100*C for 15 mns

21
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the physical method that can be used with both liquid and air

22
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a pore size for critical sterilizing tru fertilization

23
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the most common application of this method is the sterilization of heat-sensitive solutions such as parenteral solutions, vaccines, and antimicrobial solutions

24
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filtration of air is accomplished with the use of

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HEPA or high efficiency particulate air filters q

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in the form of gamma rays or electron beams, is of short wavelength and high energy
ionizing radiation
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this method of sterilization is used by the medical field for the sterilization of heat-sensitive disposable supplies such as syringes, catheters, and gloves
ionizing radiation
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all chemical disinfectants are regulated by
EPA - environmental protection agency
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