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What are bacteria?
What are bacteria?
- Very small, usually single-celled organisms (correct)
- Large, multi-celled organisms
- Viruses that infect humans
- Microscopic plants
How are bacteria classified based on the Gram stain test?
How are bacteria classified based on the Gram stain test?
- By their preferred temperature for growth
- By their shape and size
- By the presence of peptidoglycan in their cell walls (correct)
- By their ability to cause diseases
Who invented the Gram stain test?
Who invented the Gram stain test?
- Hans Christian Gram (correct)
- Alexander Fleming
- Louis Pasteur
- Robert Koch
What is the purpose of the Gram stain test?
What is the purpose of the Gram stain test?
What happens when bacteria are stained with the Gram stain?
What happens when bacteria are stained with the Gram stain?
How many bacterial species are estimated to exist?
How many bacterial species are estimated to exist?
What is the most common cause of gas gangrene mentioned in the text?
What is the most common cause of gas gangrene mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of surgical site infection?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of surgical site infection?
What is the recommended maximum duration for dressing change after surgery?
What is the recommended maximum duration for dressing change after surgery?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as contributing to surgical site infection?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as contributing to surgical site infection?
What can increase the risk of surgical site infection?
What can increase the risk of surgical site infection?
Which of the following statements is true based on the information provided in the text?
Which of the following statements is true based on the information provided in the text?
Which type of bacteria is Gram negative?
Which type of bacteria is Gram negative?
What shape are bacteria called if they are round?
What shape are bacteria called if they are round?
What are some risk factors for Surgical Site Infection (SSI)?
What are some risk factors for Surgical Site Infection (SSI)?
Which type of organisms require oxygen for survival?
Which type of organisms require oxygen for survival?
Which symptom is associated with Surgical Site Infection (SSI)?
Which symptom is associated with Surgical Site Infection (SSI)?
What is the primary shape of spirals?
What is the primary shape of spirals?
How can patients prevent infections before surgery?
How can patients prevent infections before surgery?
Which of the following is an anaerobic organism?
Which of the following is an anaerobic organism?
What type of bacteria are difficult to treat due to multidrug-resistance?
What type of bacteria are difficult to treat due to multidrug-resistance?
Which condition can compromise the immune system and increase the risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI)?
Which condition can compromise the immune system and increase the risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI)?
Why is it advised not to shave before surgery according to the text?
Why is it advised not to shave before surgery according to the text?
What should patients do after surgery to prevent Surgical Site Infection (SSI)?
What should patients do after surgery to prevent Surgical Site Infection (SSI)?
