Microbiology 2010 - Microbiology with Lab » Summer 2022 » Chapter 4

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Question #1
Infection _______ includes policies and procedures designed to control the transmission of communicable diseases.
A.   policy
B.   control
C.   chain
D.   prevention
Question #2
The pathway of infection is referred to as the ________ of infection.
A.   origin
B.   chain
C.   control
D.   source
Question #3
Contamination is the presence of microorganisms that cause a tissue reaction.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #4
Health care-associated infections can develop in patients in the following settings:
A.   Hospitals
B.   Nursing homes
C.   Clinics
D.   All of these
Question #5
What is the term that describes any process that reduces the total bacterial contamination on an object to a safe level?
A.   Decontamination
B.   Disinfection
C.   Sanitation
D.   Cleaning
Question #6
What is the term for complete destruction or inactivation of all forms of microorganisms on an object?
A.   Decontamination
B.   Sterilization
C.   Disinfection
D.   Sanitation
Question #7
The potency of the killing agent needs to be considered when selecting a method for destroying microorganisms.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #8
The higher the temperature, the more time is needed to disinfect or sterilize an object.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #9
An autoclave combines heat and _____ to sterilize objects.
A.   pressure
B.   moisture
C.   voltage
D.   resistance
Question #10
Ethylene oxide is used in ____ sterilization.
A.   closed
B.   water
C.   gas
D.   open

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