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theo

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following terms best describes the result when a non-sterile item or surface comes in contact with a sterile area?
 a. Contamination
  b. Infection
  c. Stricture
  d. Cautery

Question 2

The smallest microorganism is the ____________.
 a. virus
  b. fungus
  c. bacteria
  d. rickettsia


ricroger

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

a

Answer to Question 2

a
RATIONALE: The smallest microorganism is the virus.


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