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What is the role of a biological indicator in sterilization?

Practice Questions

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What is the role of a biological indicator in sterilization?
  1. To measure temperature
  2. To confirm the presence of microorganisms
  3. To verify the effectiveness of the sterilization process
  4. To indicate the type of sterilization method used

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the role of a biological indicator in sterilization?
  • Step 1: Understand that sterilization is a process used to kill or remove all microorganisms from a surface or object.
  • Step 2: Know that biological indicators are special tools used to check if the sterilization process worked.
  • Step 3: Realize that these indicators contain specific microorganisms that are very resistant to sterilization.
  • Step 4: After the sterilization process, the biological indicator is tested to see if the microorganisms are still alive.
  • Step 5: If the microorganisms are dead, it means the sterilization was effective. If they are alive, it means the process did not work.
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