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Sterilisation can be achieved by using which of the following?

(Please select 1 option)

Chlorhexidine

Alcohol

Super oxidised water

Iodine

Ethylene oxide Correct

Explanation

Ethylene oxide is a highly penetrative gas capable of killing bacteria, spores and viruses.

It is predominantly used for the industrial sterilisation of heat sensitive equipment, such as plastics, as well as sutures and single use equipment.

The other agents listed are all used for disinfection rather than sterilisation and are not capable of removing all micro-organisms.

Answer Statistics

1

19%

2

8%

3

17%

4

6%

5

53%

Times answered: 286