Quiz 3 Flashcards
Assign the correct Biosafety level (1-4) to the corresponding infectious agent:
- E. Coli
- Salmonellae
- Encephalitis
- Ebola
____ is a state of being free from disease-causing contaminants, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Asepsis
Match the PPE to the mode of infection it protects against (no repeat answers):
- Serological pipettor
Ingestion
Match the PPE to the mode of infection it protects against (no repeat answers):
- BSC Class II
Inhalation
Match the PPE to the mode of infection it protects against (no repeat answers):
- Glass disposal
Injection
Match the PPE to the mode of infection it protects against (no repeat answers):
- Sleeves
Absorption
For sterility assurance a sample/material must have a 1:100,000 probability of surviving microorganisms.
t/f
False
Give an example for each of the listed methods of sterilization(NO repeat answers):
- Heat
Flame, torch, match
Give an example for each of the listed methods of sterilization(NO repeat answers):
- Radiation
UV light, Gamma, E-Beam
Give an example for each of the listed methods of sterilization(NO repeat answers):
- Chemical
Ethanol, isopropanol, sporocide, bactericide, fungicide, Bleach, disinfectant, chemical gas
Give an example for each of the listed methods of sterilization(NO repeat answers):
- Steam
Autoclave
Bacteria are ____________ than viruses, and fungi are ____________ than bacteria
- larger,
- larger
In positive pressure systems the air outside the room is at a higher pressure than the air inside the room.
t/f
false
What is the difference between a disinfectant and a decontaminant?
Disinfectants are not 100% sterile, they cannot kill spores
The number one source of environmental contamination is __ and the second most likely source is __.
- personnel
- equipment
