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olgavictoria

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on: Jun 25, 2018
In the chain of infection, the reservoir is:
 
  A) the pathogen
  B) the patient who is carrying the pathogen
  C) the patient who is exposed to the pathogen
  D) the invasive bacteria

Question 2

In health care facilities, which of the following is a typical fomite?
 
  A) laboratory coat
  B) 70 isopropyl alcohol
  C) hexachlorophene
  D) iodine for blood culture collection


yuyiding

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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