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Who is credited with saving lives with the phrase 'wash your hands'?
Who is credited with saving lives with the phrase 'wash your hands'?
- Sir Alexander Fleming
- Ignaz Semmelweis (correct)
- Robert Koch
- Louis Pasteur
Which scientist was a pioneer in using carbolic acid as a disinfectant during surgery?
Which scientist was a pioneer in using carbolic acid as a disinfectant during surgery?
- Robert Koch
- Joseph Lister (correct)
- Ignaz Semmelweis
- Louis Pasteur
Which theory proposes that certain diseases are caused by specific germs or infectious agents?
Which theory proposes that certain diseases are caused by specific germs or infectious agents?
- Cell Theory
- Spontaneous Generation Theory
- Miasma Theory
- Germ Theory of Disease (correct)
Who discovered microbial fermentation while studying the causes of spoilage in beer and wine?
Who discovered microbial fermentation while studying the causes of spoilage in beer and wine?
What is the core temperature indicative of hypothermia?
What is the core temperature indicative of hypothermia?
What did Louis Pasteur disprove with his swan-neck flask experiment?
What did Louis Pasteur disprove with his swan-neck flask experiment?
Which of the following is a common pathogen in surgical patients that is Gram-negative?
Which of the following is a common pathogen in surgical patients that is Gram-negative?
What core temperature indicates hyperthermia in a patient?
What core temperature indicates hyperthermia in a patient?
Which of the following is a Gram-positive bacterium commonly found in surgical patients?
Which of the following is a Gram-positive bacterium commonly found in surgical patients?
What is one of the indications of significant edema or positive fluid balance in a patient?
What is one of the indications of significant edema or positive fluid balance in a patient?
Which type of flora is typically found below the umbilicus?
Which type of flora is typically found below the umbilicus?
Which factor listed in the text can alter the resident microflora of certain body tracts?
Which factor listed in the text can alter the resident microflora of certain body tracts?
What is the role of Propionibacterium in the pathogenesis of infections?
What is the role of Propionibacterium in the pathogenesis of infections?
Which type of infection typically requires surgical treatment according to the text?
Which type of infection typically requires surgical treatment according to the text?
How are the urogenital, biliary, pancreatic ductal, and distal respiratory tracts different from other body tracts according to the text?
How are the urogenital, biliary, pancreatic ductal, and distal respiratory tracts different from other body tracts according to the text?
Which statement accurately describes one of the Koch's postulates?
Which statement accurately describes one of the Koch's postulates?
Which of the following infectious agents is considered an aggressive soft tissue infection in immunocompromised patients?
Which of the following infectious agents is considered an aggressive soft tissue infection in immunocompromised patients?
Which individual pioneered principles of antiseptic surgery to reduce wound infections?
Which individual pioneered principles of antiseptic surgery to reduce wound infections?
Which diagnostic method is recommended for detecting branching and septation in certain infectious agents?
Which diagnostic method is recommended for detecting branching and septation in certain infectious agents?
Which anatomical barrier plays a role in preventing infections by secreting lactic acid and propionic acid?
Which anatomical barrier plays a role in preventing infections by secreting lactic acid and propionic acid?
Which action is carried out by the respiratory tract to defend against infections?
Which action is carried out by the respiratory tract to defend against infections?
What is a common pathogen associated with a polymicrobial infection?
What is a common pathogen associated with a polymicrobial infection?
Which preventive measure is recommended for patients prior to surgery to reduce the risk of infection?
Which preventive measure is recommended for patients prior to surgery to reduce the risk of infection?
Which microbial agent is involved in the prevention of infections through actions like producing lactic acid?
Which microbial agent is involved in the prevention of infections through actions like producing lactic acid?
Which infectious agent is commonly associated with nosocomial infections in healthcare settings?
Which infectious agent is commonly associated with nosocomial infections in healthcare settings?
Which statement best reflects the germ theory of disease?
Which statement best reflects the germ theory of disease?
In the context of the SOFA score, what does a score of less than 2 points indicate?
In the context of the SOFA score, what does a score of less than 2 points indicate?
Why is prophylaxis done in cases of high risk of surgical infection?
Why is prophylaxis done in cases of high risk of surgical infection?
In which classification would a clean wound typically fall under?
In which classification would a clean wound typically fall under?
Which statement about antibiotic therapy for severe sepsis/septic shock is true?
Which statement about antibiotic therapy for severe sepsis/septic shock is true?
What is the purpose of the qSOFA score in the context of sepsis?
What is the purpose of the qSOFA score in the context of sepsis?
In the context of new sepsis definitions, what does SIRS stand for?
In the context of new sepsis definitions, what does SIRS stand for?
What is a key characteristic of prophylactic use of antibiotics in surgical patients?
What is a key characteristic of prophylactic use of antibiotics in surgical patients?
What is a common type of infection discussed in the context of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections?
What is a common type of infection discussed in the context of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections?
Which term refers to agents that can cause skin and soft tissue infections?
Which term refers to agents that can cause skin and soft tissue infections?
What is a key characteristic of antifungal agents used in treating infections?
What is a key characteristic of antifungal agents used in treating infections?
Which parameter is typically assessed to determine the severity of surgical infections?
Which parameter is typically assessed to determine the severity of surgical infections?
