Which of the Following Is the Most Important to Prevent

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most important to prevent the spread of infection?

• A)wearing a buttoned, clean cotton laboratory coat at all times in the laboratory
• B)using antiseptic cleaner to wash the countertops after completion of work
• C)double gloving when performing procedures that have a high likelihood of blood splashing
• D)washing hands vigorously with germicidal soap and water when visible contamination exists, after removing gloves, and before leaving the laboratory

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Definitions:

γ-hydroxypentanoic Acid

An organic compound characterized by a five-carbon chain with a hydroxyl group attached to the third carbon and a carboxylic acid group at the end.

γ-hydroxy-γ-methylbutyric Acid

An organic compound, structurally related to β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB), and is involved in the biosynthesis and metabolism of fatty acids.

δ-hydroxyvaleric Acid

An organic compound that is structurally a hydroxylated form of valeric (pentanoic) acid, where the hydroxyl group is on the δ-carbon.

Compound

A substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together.