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What may be removed by the surgical scrub?
What may be removed by the surgical scrub?
- Resident Flora
- Transient Flora (correct)
- Both Resident and Transient Flora
- None of the above
What are microorganisms that do not normally reside in the tissue of an individual?
What are microorganisms that do not normally reside in the tissue of an individual?
Transient Flora
What are microorganisms that are normally present in specific tissues of people?
What are microorganisms that are normally present in specific tissues of people?
Resident Flora
Normal flora refers to Resident Flora.
Normal flora refers to Resident Flora.
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Where are transient flora found on the skin?
Where are transient flora found on the skin?
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Study Notes
Transient Flora
- Can be easily eliminated through proper surgical scrubbing.
- Comprises microorganisms that do not typically inhabit the tissues of an individual.
- Located primarily on the surface layer of the skin, making them more susceptible to removal.
Resident Flora
- Consists of microorganisms that are consistently present in specific tissues of individuals.
- Often referred to as normal flora, these microorganisms play a role in maintaining health within their respective environments.
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