Laboratory Safety

Question 1

is a process that kills all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores

Answer 1

Sterilization

Question 2

is a process that destroys pathogenic organisms, but not necessarily all microorganisms or spores.

Answer 2

Disinfection

Question 3

The physical methods of sterilization include:

Answer 3

1. Incineration
2. Moist heat
3. Dry heat
4. Filtration
5. Ionizing (gamma) radiation

Question 4

The most common method of treating infectious waste

Answer 4

Incineration

Question 5

In incineration, the hazardous material is burned to ashes at temp, of

Answer 5

870° to 980° C

Question 6

the safest method to ensure that no infective materials remain in samples or containers when disposed.

Answer 6

Incineration