In surgery, a barrier that separates a sterile surface from a nonsterile surface. Examples are sterile surgical gloves, gowns, and drapes. A _______, such as a clean surgical cap, prevents a bacteria-laden surface, such as the hair, from shedding microorganisms.

Organisms that favor an environment with oxygen. Strict types of these microbes cannot live without oxygen

Infection only occurs in a weakened individual. The host may be debilitated by another disease or their immune system may be compromised.

A technique of gloving in which the bare hands do not come in contact with the outside of the glove. The sterile glove is protected from the nonsterile hand by the cuff of a surgical gown.

A state in which an inanimate surface harbors absolutely no viable microorganisms.

The degree to which a microorganism is capable of causing disease.

A laboratory procedure useful in classifying bacteria using a staining procedure is ____. 

 In surgery, the members of the surgical team who have performed a surgical hand antisepsis scrub, donned sterile attire, and moved into the sterile field. These people make up part of the sterile personnel.

Most surgical site infections (SSI) occur because of ________.

A process that results in the destruction of microorganisms on an inanimate (nonliving) object or surface.