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205 FINAL Questions and
answ er s w ith accur ate
r ationales(PASSED)
Which correctly defines vegetative bacteria? - answer Microbes that can grow and
reproduce
Which are true of nosocomial infections? - answer They can occur if proper
handwashing does not occur
They can result from improper sterilization
They are now called HAIs
Which of the following defines sterilization? - answer Elimination of all microbial
forms
Which is the correct description of a fungicidal agent? - answer kills fungi
Addition of heat for disinfection and sterilization does which of the following? -
answer Decreases the time needed
Which sterilization procedure combines high heat and pressure? - answer
autoclave
, Which are common alcohols used for disinfection or as antiseptics? - answer
Isopropyl and ethanol
Which is found in household bleach - answer chlorine
Which is the common name for acetic acid? - answer vinegar
which describes the action of soap detergents? - answer Washes microbes away
Which is NOT correct regarding gamma rays? - answer Is non-ionizing radiation
Which is true regarding Ethelene oxide? - answer Depends on temp and time,
form of gas sterilization and can be toxic to humans
Which portal of entry is represented by the specific body structures of the urethra
and vagina? - answer GU
The bacterial species Bordetella Pertussis is the causative agent of which disease?
- answer whooping cough
Which category of disinfectants is effective against spores with extended exposure
time? - answer Glutaraldehyde's
Which category of microbes is the causative agent of rabies - answer virus
205 FINAL Questions and
answ er s w ith accur ate
r ationales(PASSED)
Which correctly defines vegetative bacteria? - answer Microbes that can grow and
reproduce
Which are true of nosocomial infections? - answer They can occur if proper
handwashing does not occur
They can result from improper sterilization
They are now called HAIs
Which of the following defines sterilization? - answer Elimination of all microbial
forms
Which is the correct description of a fungicidal agent? - answer kills fungi
Addition of heat for disinfection and sterilization does which of the following? -
answer Decreases the time needed
Which sterilization procedure combines high heat and pressure? - answer
autoclave
, Which are common alcohols used for disinfection or as antiseptics? - answer
Isopropyl and ethanol
Which is found in household bleach - answer chlorine
Which is the common name for acetic acid? - answer vinegar
which describes the action of soap detergents? - answer Washes microbes away
Which is NOT correct regarding gamma rays? - answer Is non-ionizing radiation
Which is true regarding Ethelene oxide? - answer Depends on temp and time,
form of gas sterilization and can be toxic to humans
Which portal of entry is represented by the specific body structures of the urethra
and vagina? - answer GU
The bacterial species Bordetella Pertussis is the causative agent of which disease?
- answer whooping cough
Which category of disinfectants is effective against spores with extended exposure
time? - answer Glutaraldehyde's
Which category of microbes is the causative agent of rabies - answer virus
