Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of Fecal Coliforms

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of fecal coliforms?

• A) lactose-fermenting
• B) rod-shaped
• C) pathogenic
• D) gram-negative
• E) non-spore forming

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Definitions:

Negative-Pressure Room

A specialized hospital room designed to contain airborne contaminants within the room by maintaining a lower air pressure inside than in the surrounding areas.

Contact Isolation

A health care protocol used to prevent the spread of infectious agents that can be transmitted through direct or indirect contact.

Droplet Precautions

Infection control measures designed to prevent transmission of diseases through respiratory droplets expelled by coughing, sneezing, or talking.

Isolation Precautions

Strategies implemented in healthcare settings to prevent the spread of infectious agents from person to person.