Quality Control in Sterilization — MCQs

What is the preferred method for sterilizing disposable syringes?

All of the sterilization methods are properly matched except?

Which spores are used to test the efficacy of moist heat sterilization?

Sterilization accuracy is assessed by using:

Heat-labile instruments for use in surgical procedures can be best sterilized by what method?

Horrock's apparatus is used to measure?

A 30-year-old male with a 3-month history of evening fever, night sweats, 8 kg weight loss, and haemoptysis presents to a chest clinic. He is HIV-negative. A direct sputum smear is prepared and stained (Image 2). The smear shows ≥10 acid-fast bacilli per oil immersion field averaged over 20 fields. Based on this finding, which of the following statements regarding the smear result and its clinical significance is correct?

Which agent is used for the sterilization of a cystoscope?

What is the biological indicator used for sterilization control in membrane filters?

Which of the following agents is effective in killing spores?