Question 1
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Which of the following is a correct definition of sterilisation: the removal of
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All microorganisms
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Bacteria, viruses and fungi
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All microorganisms including spores
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Bacteria, viruses, parasites, protozoa and prions
Question 2
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Which of the following would give a delayed indication of sterility
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Ethylene oxide tape
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Brown’s tubes
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Spore test
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TST strip
Question 3
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A mobile plasmid will transfer DNA during which process?
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Mitosis
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Budding
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Conjugation
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Binary fission
Question 4
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Which of the following is an asexual reproduction of bacteria
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Budding
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Mitosis
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Conjugation
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Binary fission
Question 5
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A protein coat and nucleic acid is associated with which of the following microorganisms?
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Viruses
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Prions
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Bacterias
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Protozoa
Question 6
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Which of the following would be a vector for the zoonotic spread of leptospirosis
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Ticks
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Urine
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Cat faeces
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Cat scratches
Question 7
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Which of the following would be a vector for the zoonotic spread of Lyme disease
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Ticks
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Urine
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Cat faeces
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Cat scratches
Question 8
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Which of the following would be a vector for the zoonotic spread of toxoplasmosis
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Tick
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Urine
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Cat faeces
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Cat scratches
Question 9
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Which of the following describes a disease that can be passed from human to animals
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Anthroponosis
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Notifible
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Zoonosis
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Virulent
Question 10
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Which of the following describes a disease that can be passed from animals to humans
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Anthroponosis
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Notifible
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Zoonosis
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Virulent
Question 11
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Which of the following audits would be used to investigate a high incidence of surgical wound breakdowns
Question 12
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Which of the disinfectants would emit a dangerous gas if in contact with urine
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Phenols
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Alcohol
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Biguanides
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Hypochlorites
Question 13
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Which of the following disinfectant categories is toxic to cats
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Aldehydes
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Iodophors
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Biguanides
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Phenols
Question 14
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At which point would you remove your gloves during collection of an aural swab for bacteriology and sensitivity
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Before replacing the swab into the cover tube
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Before labelling the swab with collection site details
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After completing the lab form
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When packaging process is complete
Question 15
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Which of the following would a virus survive in
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Dried blood on swab in a clinical waste
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A patient receiving antibiotics treatment
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A cadaver awaiting cremation
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Canned pet food
Question 16
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Which of the following is the first step in achieving effective hand hygiene
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Removal pf organic material
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Application of alcohol gel
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Right palm over left palm
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Interlocking of fingers
Question 17
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Dermatophytosis is a zoonotic condition caused by what type of microorganism
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Parasite
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Protozoa
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Fungus
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Prion
Question 18
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The minimum required time for alcohol hand gel for it to be effective is
Question 19
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Laminatitis is caused by
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Protozoa
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Bacteria
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Prion
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Virus
Question 20
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Laminatitis is caused by
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Endotoxins
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Exotoxins
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Gram positive bacteria
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Fungus
Question 21
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Which of the following is disinfectant categories does Chlorhexidine fall into
Question 22
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What is a definite of quarantine
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The separation of an animal that is outwardly healthy but may be carrying or incubating infectious disease
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The separation of an animal that is exhibiting signs to minimise the risk of disease spreading through the prevention and elimination of cross contamination between patients
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The separation of an immunocompromised patient to prevent it from obtaining an infection from hospital environment
Question 23
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Bair Huggers are a type of
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Local heat source
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Forceps
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Central heat source
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Kennel
Question 24
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The isolation temperature should not drop below
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18 degrees
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15.5 degrees
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10 degrees
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7 degrees
Question 25
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The average temperature in isolation should be
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18-23 degrees
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20-26 degrees
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17-25 degrees
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26-30 degrees
Question 26
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How many volume air changes should happen per hour in isolation unit
Question 27
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What type of microorganisms a Toxoplasma can be classified as
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Protozoa
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Bacteria
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Prion
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Virus
Question 28
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What are the result cells of Binary Fission called?
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Daughter cells
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Haploid cells
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Donor cells
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Recipient cells
Question 29
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What is a fomite
Question 30
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At what temperature should the washing be done in the practice
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60 degrees
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30 degrees
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40 degrees
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100 degrees
Question 31
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In theatre practice, the first drape should be placed
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Between surgeon and incision site
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The opposite of surgeon
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On the left of the surgeon
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On the right of the surgeon
Question 32
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Halogenated tertiary amines contact time is
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2 min
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30 sec
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10 min
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5 min
Question 33
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Iodophors contact time is
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2 min
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30 sec
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5 min
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10 min
Question 34
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Hypochlorites are also knows as
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Bleach
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Chlorhexidine
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Detol
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Safe4 or Anigen
Question 35
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Which of the following materials used for packaging would be the most permeable to moisture
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Paper
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Textiles
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Nylon film
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Autoclave box
Question 36
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Brownes tubes will change colour from red to green if which of the following temperatures has been reached
Question 37
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An autoclave which consists of an element within the base which is covered with water in order to generate steam is known as
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A vacuum autoclave
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A downward displacement autoclave
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A steam pulsing autoclave
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An upward displacement autoclave
Question 38
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Which of the following best represents a physical method of disinfection
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Ultrasonic vibrations
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Vapour phase
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Alcohol gel
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Phenol
Question 39
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Which of the following characteristics is associated with a downward displacement autoclave
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Water is placed over an element at the base of the autoclave to create steam
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Steam enters the chamber and compresses the air to the base
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Pulsed steam alternates with vacuum
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Air is removed by vacuum
Question 40
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Which of the disinfectants have the side effect of being corosive
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Hypochlorites
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Biguanides
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Phenols
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Alcohol
Question 41
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The abolity of a microorganism to withstand effects of an antibiotic is known as
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Antisepsis
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Immunity
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Resistance
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Virulence
Question 42
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Which of the following defines a microorganism which can synthesise its own food
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Heterotroph
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Autotroph
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Paratenic
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Obligate
Question 43
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Most bacteria are defines as
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Heterotrophs
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Autotroph
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Paratenic
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Eukaryotic
Question 44
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Which of the following is the term for microorganism which feeds on dead or decaying organic matter
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Parasite
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Autotroph
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Paratenic
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Saprophyte
Question 45
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Which of the following terms relates to microorganism that will live and grow in the absence of oxygen
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Aerobe
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Anaerobe
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Comensal
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Mutualistic
Question 46
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Which of the following is an example of commensal microorganisms?
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MRSA
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E. Coli
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Leptospirosis
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Bartonella henselae
Question 47
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Which of the following is not a bacterial disease in horses
Question 48
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Which of the following neurotoxin bacterial infections is a potential health concern for veterinary staff for which vaccination is offered?
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Toxoplasma hondii
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Clostridium tetani
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Escherichia coli
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Rabies
Question 49
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The incubation period of a disease is
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The time for infection to recover
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The time from clinical signs to recovery
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The time clinical signs occurring to the end of shedding
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The time from infection to appearance of clinical signs
Question 50
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Which of the following represents the order in which you would clean out the patients to ensure best practice with infection control
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Unvaccinated neonate, dog receiving chemotherapy, rabbit spay, cat flu patient
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Dog receiving chemotherapy, rabbit spay, cat flu patient, unvaccinated neonate
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Rabbit spay, cat flu patient, unvaccinated neonate, dog receiving chemotherapy
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Cat flu patient, unvaccinated neonate, dog receiving chemotherapy, rabbit spay
Question 51
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Pressure washing of isolation may lead to the spread of infection via
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Direct contact
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Droplet contact
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Indirect contact
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Airborne transmission
Question 52
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Which of the following is mot a method of horizontal disease transmission
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Via placenta
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Direct contact
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Via fomite
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Airborne
Question 53
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Which of the following is the most important consideration in infection control
Question 54
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A notifiable disease would be reported to which of the following
Question 55
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