Microbial Growth

Question 1

Used on fomites, no living tissue
Reduces or destroys microbial load of an inanimate item through application of heat or chemicals
Viruses and endospores left behind

Answer 1

Disinfection & sanitization

Question 2

Used on fomites, no living tissue
All viruses, endospores, prions gone
Completely eliminates

Answer 2

Sterilization

Question 3

Used on living tissue
Reduces microbial load on skin or tissues through application antimicrobial chemical or firm scrubbing of mild chemicals

Answer 3

Antisepsis & degerming

Question 4

Lethal
Microbial death
Bacteriocidal agents kill bacteria

Answer 4

Cidal agents

Question 5

Slow or stop metabolism or reproduction, not necessarily lethal
Inhibit cell growth

Answer 5

Static agents

Question 6

Physical : reduces # of microbes by removing, kills or chilling them with pressure, heat or cold.
Chemical: reduces # of microbes by using chemical agents to disrupt microbial growth

Answer 6

Disinfection methods

Question 7

Physical methods

Answer 7

Autoclave- high temps
Pressure cookiers
Dry heat
Pasteurization
Refrigeration, freezing & freeze drying
Filtration
HEPA filtration
Irradiation
Gas sterilization

Question 8

Chemical methods

Answer 8

Chemical disinfectants
Antiseptic