Which of the Following Are Sources of Contamination in the Operating

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are sources of contamination in the operating room?

• 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:

Leucopoiesis

The production of white blood cells in the bone marrow, a crucial process for immune system functioning.

White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Liquid Plasma

The liquid component of blood that remains after the removal of blood cells, containing water, salts, proteins, and enzymes.

Platelets

Small blood cells that play a crucial role in clotting and stopping bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries.