Practice Chemical Sterilization (gaseous Sterilants) (6.1.4) - Microbiology – The Unseen World of Single-Celled Life
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Chemical Sterilization (Gaseous Sterilants)

Practice - Chemical Sterilization (Gaseous Sterilants)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a gaseous sterilant?

💡 Hint: Think about how gases can penetrate materials.

Question 2 Easy

Name one common gaseous sterilant.

💡 Hint: Recall some examples given in class.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of gaseous sterilants?

To cool instruments
To eliminate microorganisms
To enhance flavor

💡 Hint: Think about why we need sterile conditions.

Question 2

True or False: Hydrogen peroxide vapor is as toxic as ethylene oxide.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the safety discussions in class.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a safety protocol for using ethylene oxide in a laboratory setting.

💡 Hint: Think about what safety measures are needed in your work environment.

Challenge 2 Hard

Justify the use of hydrogen peroxide vapor over ethylene oxide in a specific case of sterilizing medical devices.

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of each gas and the specific requirements of the medical devices.

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