BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF STERILIZATION Flashcards
1
Q
Autoclave
A
Geobacillus (Bacillus) steathermophilus
2
Q
Dry heat/Oven
A
Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus atrophaeus
3
Q
Radiation
A
Bacillus pumilus
4
Q
Gas sterilant or Ethylene oxide
A
Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus atrophaeus
5
Q
former names of Bacillus atrophaeus
A
- Bacillus subtilis var. niger
- Bacillus subtilis var. globigii
6
Q
true or false
autoclave performance indicators upon successful killing of bacteria to 121 degree Celsius
A
false
autoclave performance indicators upon successful EXPOSURE to 121 degree Celsius
changing of color does not guarantee killing of bacteria