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Microbiology

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Set 11 Principles Of Sterilisation And Disinfection

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following is NOT an accepted method of sterilisation?

A)Gamma radiation.
B)Microwave radiation.
C)Steam at 121ᵒC.
D)Ethylene oxide gas.
E)Dry heat at 170ᵒC.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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The removal of microorganisms from an object using a cleaning process is called

A)antisepsis.
B)sterilisation.
C)disinfection.
D)decontamination.
E)pasteurisation.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following chemicals can have a sterilising effect?

A)Alcohol.
B)Phenol compounds.
C)Ethylene oxide.
D)Chlorine.
E)Povidone-iodine.

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