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Chapter 14 Infection Control Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Ideal sutures having all the desirable properties do exist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: No single suture has all ideal properties; each has trade-offs.
Question 2 of 5
The TB germ dies after a few minutes outside the human body.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: TB bacteria can survive for weeks in certain conditions outside the body.
Question 3 of 5
After washing hands and rinsing well, turn off taps with your hands.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turning off taps with clean paper towels avoids re-contaminating washed hands.
Question 4 of 5
A pathogenic endospore that is highly resistant to chemical and physical agents, and to the external environment.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bacterial endospores (e.g., Clostridium) are highly resistant structures, unlike viruses, fungi, or parasites.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements is false regarding expanded isolation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flowers, fruits, and vegetables are typically all restricted in isolation to prevent contamination.