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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 ________.

Tables that are draped with sterile drapes to create sterile fields and are only considered sterile _______________.

Match each term below with its description. You will only use each answer once time. (each worth 1 point)