Which of the following is a correct definition of sterilisation: the removal of
All microorganisms
Bacteria, viruses and fungi
All microorganisms including spores
Bacteria, viruses, parasites, protozoa and prions
Which of the following would give a delayed indication of sterility
Ethylene oxide tape
Brown’s tubes
Spore test
TST strip
A mobile plasmid will transfer DNA during which process?
Mitosis
Budding
Conjugation
Binary fission
Which of the following is an asexual reproduction of bacteria
A protein coat and nucleic acid is associated with which of the following microorganisms?
Viruses
Prions
Bacterias
Protozoa
Which of the following would be a vector for the zoonotic spread of leptospirosis
Ticks
Urine
Cat faeces
Cat scratches
Which of the following would be a vector for the zoonotic spread of Lyme disease
Which of the following would be a vector for the zoonotic spread of toxoplasmosis
Tick
Which of the following describes a disease that can be passed from human to animals
Anthroponosis
Notifible
Zoonosis
Virulent
Which of the following describes a disease that can be passed from animals to humans
Which of the following audits would be used to investigate a high incidence of surgical wound breakdowns
Adverse occurring screening
Standards bases audit
Client focus geou
Peer review
Which of the disinfectants would emit a dangerous gas if in contact with urine
Phenols
Alcohol
Biguanides
Hypochlorites
Which of the following disinfectant categories is toxic to cats
Aldehydes
Iodophors
At which point would you remove your gloves during collection of an aural swab for bacteriology and sensitivity
Before replacing the swab into the cover tube
Before labelling the swab with collection site details
After completing the lab form
When packaging process is complete
Which of the following would a virus survive in
Dried blood on swab in a clinical waste
A patient receiving antibiotics treatment
A cadaver awaiting cremation
Canned pet food
Which of the following is the first step in achieving effective hand hygiene
Removal pf organic material
Application of alcohol gel
Right palm over left palm
Interlocking of fingers
Dermatophytosis is a zoonotic condition caused by what type of microorganism
Parasite
Fungus
Prion
The minimum required time for alcohol hand gel for it to be effective is
3 min
2 min
1 min
30 s
Laminatitis is caused by
Bacteria
Virus
Endotoxins
Exotoxins
Gram positive bacteria
Which of the following is disinfectant categories does Chlorhexidine fall into
Iodorphs
Phenolics
Halogenated tertiary amines
What is a definite of quarantine
The separation of an animal that is outwardly healthy but may be carrying or incubating infectious disease
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
The separation of an immunocompromised patient to prevent it from obtaining an infection from hospital environment
Bair Huggers are a type of
Local heat source
Forceps
Central heat source
Kennel
The isolation temperature should not drop below
18 degrees
15.5 degrees
10 degrees
7 degrees
The average temperature in isolation should be
18-23 degrees
20-26 degrees
17-25 degrees
26-30 degrees
How many volume air changes should happen per hour in isolation unit
12
10
5
20
What type of microorganisms a Toxoplasma can be classified as
What are the result cells of Binary Fission called?
Daughter cells
Haploid cells
Donor cells
Recipient cells
What is a fomite
An inanimate object that can transfer infection
A type of mite
A biological vector
A vertical vector
At what temperature should the washing be done in the practice
60 degrees
30 degrees
40 degrees
100 degrees
In theatre practice, the first drape should be placed
Between surgeon and incision site
The opposite of surgeon
On the left of the surgeon
On the right of the surgeon
Halogenated tertiary amines contact time is
30 sec
10 min
5 min
Iodophors contact time is
Hypochlorites are also knows as
Bleach
Chlorhexidine
Detol
Safe4 or Anigen
Which of the following materials used for packaging would be the most permeable to moisture
Paper
Textiles
Nylon film
Autoclave box
Brownes tubes will change colour from red to green if which of the following temperatures has been reached
121
126
130
134
An autoclave which consists of an element within the base which is covered with water in order to generate steam is known as
A vacuum autoclave
A downward displacement autoclave
A steam pulsing autoclave
An upward displacement autoclave
Which of the following best represents a physical method of disinfection
Ultrasonic vibrations
Vapour phase
Alcohol gel
Phenol
Which of the following characteristics is associated with a downward displacement autoclave
Water is placed over an element at the base of the autoclave to create steam
Steam enters the chamber and compresses the air to the base
Pulsed steam alternates with vacuum
Air is removed by vacuum
Which of the disinfectants have the side effect of being corosive
The abolity of a microorganism to withstand effects of an antibiotic is known as
Antisepsis
Immunity
Resistance
Virulence
Which of the following defines a microorganism which can synthesise its own food
Heterotroph
Autotroph
Paratenic
Obligate
Most bacteria are defines as
Heterotrophs
Eukaryotic
Which of the following is the term for microorganism which feeds on dead or decaying organic matter
Saprophyte
Which of the following terms relates to microorganism that will live and grow in the absence of oxygen
Aerobe
Anaerobe
Comensal
Mutualistic
Which of the following is an example of commensal microorganisms?
MRSA
E. Coli
Leptospirosis
Bartonella henselae
Which of the following is not a bacterial disease in horses
Rhodococcus equi
Streptococcus equi equi
Trichophytom Mengtagrophyte
Tylorella
Which of the following neurotoxin bacterial infections is a potential health concern for veterinary staff for which vaccination is offered?
Toxoplasma hondii
Clostridium tetani
Escherichia coli
Rabies
The incubation period of a disease is
The time for infection to recover
The time from clinical signs to recovery
The time clinical signs occurring to the end of shedding
The time from infection to appearance of clinical signs
Which of the following represents the order in which you would clean out the patients to ensure best practice with infection control
Unvaccinated neonate, dog receiving chemotherapy, rabbit spay, cat flu patient
Dog receiving chemotherapy, rabbit spay, cat flu patient, unvaccinated neonate
Rabbit spay, cat flu patient, unvaccinated neonate, dog receiving chemotherapy
Cat flu patient, unvaccinated neonate, dog receiving chemotherapy, rabbit spay
Pressure washing of isolation may lead to the spread of infection via
Direct contact
Droplet contact
Indirect contact
Airborne transmission
Which of the following is mot a method of horizontal disease transmission
Via placenta
Via fomite
Airborne
Which of the following is the most important consideration in infection control
PPE
Active ventilation
Effective hand hygiene
A barrier nursing protocol
A notifiable disease would be reported to which of the following
HSE
RCVS
DEFRA
AMTRA
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