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Which of the following is the most common pathogen associated with surgical site infections (SSIs) in dogs?
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Escherichia coli
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
Streptococcus canis
Which of the following is considered a major risk factor for surgical site infections?
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Short anesthesia time
Proper aseptic technique
Patient comorbidities (e.g., diabetes, obesity)
Limited operating room traffic
According to current recommendations, when should perioperative antibiotics ideally be administered?
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After surgical closure
30–60 minutes prior to incision
Only if infection develops postoperatively
24 hours after surgery
What is a key characteristic of bacterial biofilms in surgical infections?
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Easily eliminated with standard antibiotics
Do not adhere to surgical implants
Highly resistant to antibiotics and disinfectants
Only form in contaminated surgeries
Which sterilization method is considered the gold standard for surgical instruments?
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Ethylene oxide gas
Dry heat sterilization
Steam sterilization (autoclaving)
Chemical soaking
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