Chains of spherical bacterial cells would be called streptococci.

At the end of the Gram stain, Gram-positive bacteria will be seen as purple cells.

Which of the following PECs provides the greatest protection for the technician using it?

As discussed in Chapter 4, the particulate matter contained in the buffer room air should be no more than ISO Class

In most PECs, the HEPA filter

Which of the following is the most restrictive ISO classification discussed in Chapter 4?

To prevent technical failure, individuals who work in sterile compounding facilities should:

Sterile compounding technicians undergo two separate types of competency assessment. The first is specific to the training period, and the second occurs on the job site prior to

What is the minimum level of compliance with aseptic technique requirements necessary for a technician to be allowed to compound sterile products?

When sterile compounding personnel fail to verify with a prescriber any medication order information that is indecipherable, unclear, or seemingly incorrect, it is called a(n):