CBSPD Technician Certification Exam Study Terms with Complete Solutions(SCORED A+)

Bacillus stearothermophilus - ANSWER-An organisms that a is commonly used as an indicator organism for the appropriate functioning of autoclaves because it grows at 56°C Bacillus atrophaeus - ANSWER-spore used to monitor EtO and dry heat sterilization efficacy Bacteria - ANSWER-(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission Bacteriocidal - ANSWER-agent that kills bacteria Bacteriostatic - ANSWER-inhibits growth of bacteria Bioburden - ANSWER-The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or the organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or sterilization. Biological indicator - ANSWER-A quality control mechanism used in the process of sterilization. It consists of a closed system containing harmless, spore-forming bacteria that can be