11. Controlling Microbial Growth

Which of the following is required for a chemical agent to be considered an effective disinfectant?

Which of the following is a method by which heat can be used to control microbial growth?

Which of the following is considered the most efficient type of dry heat sterilizer for controlling microbial growth?

Which of the following activities should be avoided when in an area with a likely source of a bloodborne pathogen?

In the context of controlling microbial growth, when should sterile gloves be worn?

Which of the following best explains why areas that have been in contact with a sick child should be sanitized?

Which of the following methods best ensures that pathogens are reduced to safe levels on surfaces in a healthcare setting?

Which measure should a manager take to prevent a pest infestation in a facility?

In the final stages of production, a pharmaceutical is sterilized. Which of the following best describes the purpose of sterilization in this context?

Which of the following best describes the effect of sterilization on bacterial endospores?

Which of the following is an example of microbial control?

Which term describes the process of bombardment with radiation at the cellular level to control microbes?

Impregnated gauze strips may be sterilized using which of the following methods?

Boiling is not reliable for sterilization because:

Which of the following best describes the most efficient sterilizing conditions in a steam autoclave?