Which of the Following Are Sources of Contamination in the Operating

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are sources of contamination in the operating room? (Select all that apply. )

• A)A wristwatch
• B)Chipped nail polish
• C)Artificial fingernails
• D)Abrasions on the hands
• E)Tattoos to the arms

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Definitions:

Lymphatic Capillaries

Tiny, thin-walled vessels located in the spaces between cells throughout the body, involved in the absorption of fluid and its movement through the lymphatic system.

Basement Membrane

A thin, dense layer of extracellular matrix that separates epithelial or endothelial cells from the underlying connective tissue, providing support and anchorage.

Blood Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, responsible for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other substances between blood and tissues.

Erythropoiesis

Production of erythrocytes.