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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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Posts: 357

Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

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