ACTUAL QUIZ TEST PAPER 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS DETAILED
RATIONALES FULL CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ acetic acid. Answer: action: bactericidal
effective against pseudomonas aeruginosa, used as irrigant or soak
⩥ hypochlorous acid. Answer: action: broad spectrum bactericidal
wound cleanser, deodorizer, aides in debridement
⩥ chlorhexidine. Answer: action: broad spectrum
effective against staph. aureus and e. coli, irrigant solution
⩥ povidone-iodine. Answer: action: broad spectrum
no reported resistance, confirm no allergy before use
,⩥ sodium hypochlorite (diluted bleach). Answer: action: chlorine action
kills organisms
wound deodorizer, chemical debridement
⩥ hydrogen peroxide. Answer: action: oxidative debridement
not effective in reducing organisms, useful in removing debris
⩥ silver. Answer: action: broad spectrum bactericidal
available in many forms, effective against MRSA and VRE
⩥ medical grade honey. Answer: action: antimicrobial, antioxidant
containing
releases anti-inflammatory products, reduces odor, confirm no allergies
to bees or honey before use
⩥ polyhexamethylene biguanidine (PHMB). Answer: action: broad
spectrum bactericidal
, ⩥ methylene blue & gentian violet foam. Answer: action: broad
spectrum antibacterial
effective on yeast
⩥ dialkylcarbamoyl chloride (DACC). Answer: action: binds bacteria
and prevents toxin release
physical removal of bacteria with dressing changes, no resistance risk
⩥ concentrated surfactant dressings (CSDs). Answer: action: autolytic
antimicrobial, regulates MMP activity
removes biofilms and keeps them from reforming, used as debridement
agent and antimicrobial
⩥ cadexomer iodine. Answer: action: broad spectrum bactericidal
slow release of iodine from beads while absorbing bacteria and exudate,
effective against MRSA, confirm no iodine allergy before use
⩥ mupirocin ointment. Answer: action: blocks enzyme in bacteria
responsible for making proteins