What is the most common source of transmission of microorganisms in the OR?
a. Instruments
b. Faulty ventilation system
c. Infection
d. Surgical team
ANS: D
People remain the major source of microorganisms in the OR environment. The surgical team is the most common source of transmission, followed by contaminated instrumentation.
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The Home module contains four applications.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The presence of an agent does not ensure that disease will occur
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.