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Chapter 7 - The Control of Microbial Growth [Revered] Flashcards

1
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_____ refers to microbe contamination. ______ is a systemic infection that causes a severe immune response

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Sepsis

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_______ refers to the absence of significant contamination.

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Asepsis

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3
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_________ uses practices and techniques to prevent contamination from microbes.

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Aseptic techniques

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______ removes and destroys all microbial life, including vegetative cells and endospores.

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Sterilization

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4
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_______ destroys most microbes but does not kill endospores. ______ typically applies to non-living objects such as counters and surfaces.

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Disinfection

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5
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_______ destroys harmful microbes from body wounds.

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Antisepsis

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6
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_______ is the physical removal of microbes in a limited area. This is typically achieved by using soaps and detergents.

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Degerming

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_______ is a chemical treatment that kills target-specific microbes.

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Biocide (germicide)

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7
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________ refers to the cleansing of fomites to remove enough bacteria that is deemed safe for public health.

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Sanitization

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8
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________ is a treatment that inhibits the growth of microbes. Microbe growth becomes static.

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Biostatic (bacteriostatic)

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9
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________ shows the effectiveness of treatment by a chemical agent.

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Number of microbes
Environment
Time of exposure
Microbial characteristics

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9
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_______ damages the cell membrane of bacteria -> disrupting homeostasis.

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Alteration of C.M permeability

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9
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_______ & ______ are the most resistant microbes to chemical agents.

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Prions & Endospores of bacteria

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9
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_______ are the most sensitive microbes to chemical agents.

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Viruses with lipid envelopes

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10
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_______ alters/damages protein structure -> alters/damages protein function.

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Damage to proteins (Enzymes)

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_________ alters/damages DNA -> RNA -> Protein -> alters/damaged protein function.

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Damage to Nucleic Acid (DNA)

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10
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_______ inhibit cellular respiration -> no ATP production.

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Inhibition/alteration of metabolism

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11
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_______ is the lowest temperature that all cells in a liquid media are killed in 10 minutes.

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Thermal death point (TDP)

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_______ is the minimum time for all bacteria in a liquid media to be killed at a certain temperature.

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Thermal death time (TDT)

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12
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Boiling

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Physical Methods: Moist Heat

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12
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Refrigeration

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Physical Method: Low Temperatures

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12
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Hot-air sterilization

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Physical Method: Dry Heat

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12
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_______ is a physical method that kills by oxidation.

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Physical Method: Dry Heat

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12
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Bake sterilization

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Physical Method: Dry Heat

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12
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Incineration

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Physical Method: Dry Heat

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12
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Direct flaming for metal instruments

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Physical Method: Dry Heat

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12
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______ is a physical method that kills by protein denaturation. Some examples of _____ are boiling, autoclave, and pasteurization.

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Physical Method: Moist Heat

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12
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Autoclave (steam under pressure)

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Physical Method: Moist Heat

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Pasteurization (combinations of diff. temp. & time)

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Physical Method: Moist Heat

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12
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______ is a physical method that uses low temperature to inhibit/suppress growth (bacteriostatic effect).

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Physical Method: Low Temperatures

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12
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Deep-freezing.

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Physical Method: Low Temperatures

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Lyophilization (long-term preservation of food & cultures)

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Physical Method: Low Temperatures

12
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_____ is a physical method that passes substances/fluids through a screen-like membrane.

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Physical Method: Filtration

13
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Physical method used for vaccines, serums, and enzymes.

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Physical Method: Filtration

14
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HEPA filters

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Physical Method: Filtration

15
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Membrane filters

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Physical Method: Filtration

16
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______ is a physical method that removes water and prevents microbe metabolism.

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Physical Method: Desiccation

17
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______ is a physical method that uses high concentrations of salts and sugars to create a hypertonic environment.

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Physical Method: Osmotic pressure/imbalance

18
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Pathogen shrinks & dies

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Physical Method: Osmotic pressure/imbalance

19
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_______ is a physical method that destroys/damages the DNA of a microbe.

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Physical Method: Radiation

20
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X-rays, gamma rays, electron beams

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Physical Method: Radiation (ex: ionizing radiation)

21
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Disposable syringes, gloves, masks, & surgical sutures

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Physical Method: Radiation (ex: ionizing radiation)

22
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Ultraviolet light

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Physical Method: Radiation (ex: nonionizing radiation)

23
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Cleaning hospital rooms

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Physical Method: Radiation (ex: nonionizing radiation)

24
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Germicidal UV lamp

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Physical Method: Radiation (ex: nonionizing radiation)

25
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_______ is a chemical method that disrupts plasma membrane, creating a leaky cell.

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Chemical Methods: Phenols, Phenolics, Bisphenols, Biguanides

26
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_______ is rarely used, has a strong odor, and is highly irritable to the skin.

27
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_____ is derived from Phenol

28
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______ is a disinfectant used in hand soap

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Bisphenols

29
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______ is used for skin disinfection (surgical hand scrubbing)

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Biguanides

30
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Disinfectant in hand soap

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Chemical Methods: Phenols, Phenolics, Bisphenols, Biguanides

31
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Surgical hand scrubbing

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Chemical Methods: Phenols, Phenolics, Bisphenols, Biguanides

32
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______ is a chemical method that kills by oxidation.

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Chemical Methods: Halogens

33
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Iodine

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Chemical Methods: Halogens

34
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Tincture (before/after surgery)

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Chemical Methods: Halogens

35
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Chlorine (Bleach)

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Chemical Methods: Halogens

36
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_____ is a chemical method that denatures proteins and dissolves lipids.

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Chemical Methods: Alcohols

37
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Bactericidal & Fungicidal

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Chemical Methods: Alcohols

38
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Chemical method used on surfaces and hands denature proteins & dissolve lipids

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Chemical Methods: Alcohols

39
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________ is a chemical method that disrupts cell membranes.

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Chemical Methods: Surface-Active Agents

40
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Isopropanol (rubbing alcohol)

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Chemical Methods: Alcohols

41
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Soaps & detergents

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Chemical Methods: Surface-Active Agents

42
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Acid-anionic sanitizers

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Chemical Methods: Surface-Active Agents

43
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Quaternary ammonium compounds (QUATS)

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Chemical Methods: Surface-Active Agents

44
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Sanitization of metal containers in food industry

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Chemical Methods: Surface-Active Agents

45
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_______ is a chemical method that has organic acids that inhibits metabolism and nitrites/nitrates that prevent endospore germination in foods.

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Chemical Methods: Chemical Food Perservatives

46
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Prevent mold & bacteria in foods

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Chemical Methods: Chemical Food Preservatives (Organic Acids)

47
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Cold cuts and Hot Dogs

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Chemical Methods: Chemical Food Preservatives (Nitrites & Nitrates)

48
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Prevents Clostridium botulinum

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Chemical Methods: Chemical Food Preservatives (Nitrites & Nitrates)

49
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________ is a chemical method that uses gas to sterilize -> causing alkylation -> leading to the formation of free radicals.

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Chemical Methods: Chemical Sterilization

50
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Ethylene Oxide

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Chemical Methods: Chemical Sterilization

51
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Large Heat-sensitive material

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Chemical Methods: Chemical Sterilization

52
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________ is a chemical method that uses plasma causes alkylation -> leading to the formation of free radicals.

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Chemical Methods: Plasma Sterilization

53
Q

______ is a fourth state of matter, consisting of electrically excited gas

54
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Tubular medical instruments (surgical steel rods/plates)

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Chemical Methods: Plasma Sterilization

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