CBSPD Technician Certification Exam Study Terms

Bacillus stearothermophilus - Correct 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 - Correct spore used to monitor EtO and dry heat sterilization efficacy Bacteria - Correct (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission Bacteriocidal - Correct agent that kills bacteria Bacteriostatic - Correct inhibits growth of bacteria Bioburden - Correct 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 - Correct A quality control mechanism used in the process of sterilization. It consists of a closed system containing harmless, spore-forming bacteria that can be rapidly cultured after the sterilization process. Biological Monitor - Correct Verifies sterilization by confirming that all sporeforming microorganisms have been destroyed