Part 2 Microbial Control

Which among the following is NOT a good chemical agent?

A. It has rapid action even in low concentration.
B. it should not be soluble in water.
C. it should be affordable and readily available.
D. It has non-offensive odor.
ANSWER: B

This level of chemical decontamination kills endospores and if properly used could be sterilant.
A. High level.
B. Intermediate level.
C. Low level
ANSWER: A

There are limitations of disinfectants, one of which is:

A. The nature of the microorganisms
B. The length of exposure
C. The presence of proteins, blood, pus, feces, and vomitus
D. The many disinfectants are effective against pathogens in a controlled condition.
ANSWER: D

All of the following are susceptible to chemicals except:

A. Fungi
B. Virus
C. Protozoa
D. Algae
ANSWER: D

Which of the following is resistant to chemicals?

A. Fungal spores
B. Staphylococcus spp.
C. Enterococcus
D. Protozoa
ANSWER: A

Astring-O-Sol mouthwash is an example of what chemical agent?

A. Halogens
B. Alcohol
C. Chlorhexidine
D. Phenol
ANSWER: C

Which among the following is an example of heavy metal compound chemical agent?
A. Mercury
B. Gentian Violet
C. Formalin
D. Hydrogen Peroxide
ANSWER: A

This is the use of drug to prevent imminent infection of a person at risk.

A. Chemotherapy
B. Prophylaxis
C. Chemotherapeutic Agents
D. Antimicrobial
ANSWER: B

These are substances produced by microorganisms through natural metabolic processes.

A. Chemotherapy
B. Prophylaxis
C. Chemotherapeutic Agents
D. Antimicrobial
ANSWER: D

Broad spectrum antimicrobials are effective against a _____ of microbial types.

A. all array
B. single kind but deadly type
C. wide array
D. limited array
ANSWER: C