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The document presents a series of questions and answers related to aseptic techniques, sterilization, and disinfection in healthcare settings. Key points include that coughing into your elbow is not an aseptic technique, the primary goal of sterilization is to kill all microbial life, and autoclaving is the most effective method for sterilizing surgical instruments. Additionally, it highlights that disinfection eliminates most pathogens but not all microbial life, with sodium hypochlorite being the most commonly used disinfectant in hospitals.

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MCQ A

The document presents a series of questions and answers related to aseptic techniques, sterilization, and disinfection in healthcare settings. Key points include that coughing into your elbow is not an aseptic technique, the primary goal of sterilization is to kill all microbial life, and autoclaving is the most effective method for sterilizing surgical instruments. Additionally, it highlights that disinfection eliminates most pathogens but not all microbial life, with sodium hypochlorite being the most commonly used disinfectant in hospitals.

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1. Which of the following is NOT considered an aseptic technique?

A. Wearing sterile gloves

B. Using hand sanitizer before procedures

C. Coughing into your elbow

D. Using a sterile drape over the work area

Answer: C. Coughing into your elbow

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2. What is the primary goal of sterilization in a healthcare setting?

A. To reduce the number of pathogens to a safe level

B. To kill all forms of microbial life, including spores

C. To clean visible dirt and debris

D. To prevent rust on surgical instruments

Answer: B. To kill all forms of microbial life, including spores

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3. Which of the following methods is most effective for sterilizing surgical


instruments?

A. Boiling water

B. Alcohol wipes

C. Autoclaving

D. UV light

Answer: C. Autoclaving
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4. Disinfection differs from sterilization in that disinfection:

A. Removes all microorganisms

B. Kills bacterial spores

C. Only inhibits microbial growth

D. Eliminates most pathogens, but not all microbial life

Answer: D. Eliminates most pathogens, but not all microbial life

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5. Which of these disinfectants is most commonly used in hospitals for


surface disinfection?

A. Hydrogen peroxide

B. Phenol

C. Chlorhexidine

D. Sodium hypochlorite (bleach)

Answer: D. Sodium hypochlorite (bleach)

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