PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 1 Question 71 Discussion

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Question #: 71
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According to USP, which of the following may be used todecontaminate human skin?

AAntibiotics

BAntiseptics

CChemical sterilants

DUV irradiation

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Suggested Answer: B

by Raul at Jul 09, 2023, 07:02 PM

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Tamra

2 months ago

Antiseptics, for sure! Wouldn't want to use UV radiation on my delicate skin. That's a sunburn waiting to happen!

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Peggie

2 months ago

Wait, wait, wait... did they say 'human skin'? In that case, I'm going with C) Chemical sterilants. Gotta go big or go home, right?

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Lanie

29 days ago

I'm not sure about chemical sterilants, but I think antiseptics are a good choice too.

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Lezlie

1 months ago

I agree, antiseptics are commonly used for that purpose.

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Willodean

1 months ago

I think B) Antiseptics would be a safer option for decontaminating human skin.

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Francesco

3 months ago

C'mon, it's gotta be B) Antiseptics. Antiseptics are specifically designed for skin decontamination. Easy peasy!

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Antione

2 months ago

User 3: I agree, antiseptics are specifically designed for that purpose.

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Staci

2 months ago

User 2: Yeah, antiseptics are definitely the way to go for decontaminating human skin.

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Rolande

2 months ago

User 1: I think you're right, B) Antiseptics are used for skin decontamination.

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Lavonna

3 months ago

Ooh, this one's tricky! I'm going to guess D) UV irradiation. It's a pretty common disinfection method, right?

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Dexter

27 days ago

User 4: I'm sticking with my guess, D) UV irradiation, it's a common disinfection method.

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Roselle

29 days ago

User 3: I agree with Roselle, I think C) Chemical sterilants could be used for decontaminating human skin.

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Ryan

30 days ago

User 2: I'm not sure, but I would go with C) Chemical sterilants, they sound like they would work.

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An

1 months ago

User 1: I think it's B) Antiseptics, they are commonly used to decontaminate human skin.

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Raylene

2 months ago

User4: UV irradiation sounds interesting, but I think the correct answer is B) Antiseptics.

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Earleen

2 months ago

User3: I've heard that A) Antibiotics are not typically used for decontaminating skin, so I would go with B) Antiseptics.

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Raelene

2 months ago

User2: I'm not sure, but I believe C) Chemical sterilants can also be used for decontamination.

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Alfreda

3 months ago

User1: I think it's B) Antiseptics, they are commonly used to decontaminate human skin.

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Marylyn

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think UV irradiation can also be used for decontamination.

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Lindsey

3 months ago

I agree with Alyssa, antiseptics are commonly used to decontaminate human skin.

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Alyssa

3 months ago

I think the answer is B) Antiseptics.

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Slyvia

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think UV irradiation can also be used for decontamination.

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Rosendo

3 months ago

I agree with Chaya, antiseptics are commonly used to decontaminate human skin.

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Filiberto

3 months ago

Hmm, I think the answer is B) Antiseptics. Antibiotics are used to treat infections, not decontaminate skin.

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Twila

2 months ago

Yes, that's correct. Antibiotics are for treating infections, not for decontamination.

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Gladys

2 months ago

I agree, B) Antiseptics are used to decontaminate human skin.

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Chaya

3 months ago

I think the answer is B) Antiseptics.

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