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Organisms that prefer an oxygen-poor environment. Strict types of these microbes cannot survive in the presence of oxygen.

The dormant stage of some bacteria that allows them to survive in extreme environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and exposure to many chemicals.

The body’s first line of defense against the invasion of pathogens is _____. 

Jewelry of any kind is a potential source of pathogens. The recommended standard for OR staff is to ________.

Microorganisms that do not normally colonize in tissue but are the result of contact with the environment. Transient bacteria can cause an infection in individuals in a weakened state.   

A laboratory procedure useful in classifying bacteria using a staining procedure is ____. 

Which bacterial endospore is used in the BI vial for the required spore testing of the steam autoclave??

____ is absolute and a guarantee. It is only black or white when considering it, there is no grey area. There should never be any doubt concerning it. 

Microbes require specific environmental conditions to survive which include ______. 

Once sterile supplies have been opened, the setup is vulnerable to contamination. The longer a setup remains exposed, the greater the risk of contamination. It is not recommended that supplies be left open prior to a case ________.