Sterilization Flashcards
process that kills all forms of microbial life, including endospore
1
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Filter size
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0.22 um
2
Q
ethylene oxide (gas)
A
most common gas for sterilization
3
Q
chamber space at 55 degree C / 2 hrs
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ethylene oxide
4
Q
870 - 980 degree C
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Incineration
5
Q
used in laboratory hoods and isolation rooms
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HEPA filter 0.3 um
6
Q
used in parenteral solutions, vaccines
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Filtration
7
Q
short wavelength, high energy
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Ionizing Radiation
7
Q
used in syringes, gloves, catheters
A
Ionizing Radiation
8
Q
160 - 180 C
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Dry heat (oven)
9
Q
1.5 - 3 hrs
A
Dry heat (oven)
10
Q
dry heat indicator
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Bacillus atrophaeus
11
Q
Geobacillus stearothermophiles
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Autoclave
12
Q
fastest and simple
A
autoclave
13
Q
121 C
15 - 30 mins
A
autoclave
- for biological waste
14
Q
132 C
30 - 60 mins
A
autoclave
- for medical or infectious waste