Chapter 5- Selecting Antimicrobial methods

Question 1

Choosing an effective antimicrobial methods depends on

Answer 1

type/ # of microbes, environmental conditions, risk of infection,

Question 2

Highly resistant microbes

Answer 2

bacterial endospores, protozoan cysts, mycobacterium/ pseudonomas species, non enveloped species

Question 3

Time required for 90% of a microbial population to be killed under specific conditions

Answer 3

D value/ decimal reduction time

Question 4

Dirt , grease and body fluids interfere with_______ , which is why is important to thoroughly clean items

Answer 4

heat penetration

Question 5

medical instruments that come into contact with body tissues​ are considered

Answer 5

critical instruments; must be sterile (needles, scalpels)

Question 6

medical instruments that contact mucous membranes but do not penetrate body tissues​

Answer 6

semi critical instruments

Question 7

medical instrumentals that contact unbroken skin only​

Answer 7

non critical instruments (stethoscopes/ blood pressure cuffs)