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Put the following microbes in order of their resistance to antimicrobial agents, from least to most resistant: I. prions II. enveloped viruses III. mycobacteria IV. Gram-negative bacteria:
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II, IV, III, I
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Objects to be disinfected or sterilized need to be cleaned first because:
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organic materials can interfere with these procedures.
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This micrograph shows Bacillus anthracis. Which of the following microbial control agents would kill this organism?
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autoclaving |
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Compared to moist heat methods, dry heat needs which of the following in order to sterilize effectively?
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increased time and higher temperature
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Which of the following pairs of radiation types are both classified as nonionizing radiation?
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UV light and infrared
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Which of the following is NOT an effective means of sterilization?
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lyophilization
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The process of filtration is a(n)
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Sterilizing method |
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Lysol is an example of which of the following groups of chemical antimicrobial agents?
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Phenolics |
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Elements such as iodine, chlorine, and bromine are examples of ________, which are the basis for many effective antimicrobial agents.
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Halogens |
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Which of the following statements is true of disinfectants?
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Disinfectants are used on inanimate surfaces.
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