When a Pathogenic or Nonpathogenic Microorganism Gains Entry to a Wound's

question 11

Multiple Choice

When a pathogenic or nonpathogenic microorganism gains entry to a wound's sterile tissues and colonizes there, it is called ________.

• A) disease transmission
• B) surgical site infection
• C) antimicrobial resistance
• D) inflammatory response

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Definitions:

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, X-rays, and gamma rays, characterized by their varying wavelengths and frequencies.

Shorter Wavelength

Refers to waves of the electromagnetic spectrum that have smaller distances between successive crests, typically associated with higher energy.

Increasing Energy

Refers to the process where the energy levels within a system, object, or molecule rise, leading to higher activity or reactivity.

Electromagnetic Spectrum

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared light, microwaves, and radio waves, each varying in wavelength and energy.