BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF STERILIZATION Flashcards

1
Q

Autoclave

A

Geobacillus (Bacillus) steathermophilus

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2
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Dry heat/Oven

A

Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus atrophaeus

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3
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Radiation

A

Bacillus pumilus

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4
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Gas sterilant or Ethylene oxide

A

Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus atrophaeus

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5
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former names of Bacillus atrophaeus

A
  • Bacillus subtilis var. niger
  • Bacillus subtilis var. globigii
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6
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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

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