7.06 true or false

Bacterial meningitis may be caused by aerobic gram-negative cocci called N. meningitides

true

Contact time and the amount of bioburden on an item do not influence the efficiency of disinfectants

false

Infection spread by contaminated instruments is an example of direct contact transmission.

false

Instruments should always be soaked in saline to initiate the cleaning process prior to the end of the case

false

Semicritical items must be sterile and free from spores prior to use

false

The most commonly transmitted pathogen in the operating room (OR) is HIV.

false

Glutaraldehyde requires a minimum exposure time of 20 minutes to disinfect an item

true

Increased age and obesity play a vital role in the risk of the patient contracting an SSI

true

The skin, hair, and nares of OR personnel are reservoirs of bacteria that may cause an SSI in the surgical patient.

true

the ultrasonic cleaner uses the process of cavitation for cleaning instruments

true