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CBSPD Technician Certification Exam Study Terms
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Bacillus stearothermophilus - -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 - -spore used to monitor EtO and dry heat sterilization
efficacy
-Bacteria - -(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or
rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
-Bacteriocidal - -agent that kills bacteria
-Bacteriostatic - -inhibits growth of bacteria
-Bioburden - -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 - -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 - -Verifies sterilization by confirming that all spore-
forming microorganisms have been destroyed
-biopsy - -the removal of living tissue from the body for diagnostic
examination
-Bowie-Dick Test - -Test used to evaluate the efficacy of the air removal in a
dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizer. Performed Daily.
-Bacillus - -Rod shaped bacteria
-Cavitation - -The ultrasonic cleaner removes debris from instruments by a
process called cavitation. High-frequency sound waves are generated
through a water bath. Cavitation causes tiny air spaces trapped within debris
to implode (explode inwardly), and this releases the debris from the surface
of the instrument.
-Chemical Indicator - -A chemical indicator (monitor) is a chemically treated
strip that changes color when exposed to a specific temperature, pressure,
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