All of the Following Can Contribute to Postoperative Infections Except

question 24

Multiple Choice

All of the following can contribute to postoperative infections except

• A) Using syringes more than once.
• B) Antibiotic resistance.
• C) Normal microbiota on the operating room staff.
• D) Errors in aseptic technique.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Chemical Bonds

The attraction between atoms that allows the formation of chemical substances containing two or more atoms.

Contact Digestion

The process by which nutrients are broken down in the small intestine where enzymes directly act on the food.

Brush Border

Epithelial surface consisting of microvilli.

Segmental Contractions

Segmental contractions refer to the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of segments of the intestines, aiding in the mixing and absorption of nutrients.