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Multiple Choice Questions - Answers: 1. A B C D
Multiple Choice Questions - Answers: 1. A B C D
1. Identify which of the following aspects is unlikely to be an outcome of high standards of hygiene when working with animals:
A Reduction of pathogen build-up
B Reduction in the chance of disease transmission
C Reduction in the cost of substrates [True]
D Reduction in the cost of veterinary fees
The correct answer is C. High standards of hygiene are likely to reduce all other factors
listed but are unlikely to reduce the costs of substrate/bedding.
2. Identify the correct definition of an antiseptic:
A Chemicals that kill or prevent infection and damage living tissues
B Chemicals that kill or prevent infection without damaging living tissues [True]
C Chemicals that can only kill or prevent infection on non-living tissues
D Chemicals that can only kill or prevent infection on animal housing
The correct answer is C. Antiseptics are designed for use on the skin and are used to kill
or prevent micro-organisms that may cause infection. Disinfectants are designed for use
on hard surfaces, equipment and instruments.
3. Identify the correct definition of a disinfectant:
A Chemicals that kill or prevent infection and damage living tissues [True]
B Chemicals that kill or prevent infection without damaging living tissues
The correct answer is A. Disinfectants are chemicals designed for use on hard surfaces,
equipment and instruments as they are usually too toxic to be used on living tissues.
Animal Biology and Care, Third Edition. Sue Dallas and Emily Jewell.
2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Published 2014 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Companion Website: www.wiley.com/go/dallas/animal-biology-care
Identify the term that can describe a disinfectant that can inhibit the growth
offungi:
A Fungicidal
B Fungisepsis
C Fungistatic [True]
D Fungigenic
The correct answer is C. A disinfectant that inhibits the growth of fungal organisms is
described as being fungistatic.