Which of the following are sources of contamination in the operating room? (Select all that apply.)

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Jewelry harbors and protects microorganisms from removal.Allergic skin reactions may occur as a result of scrub agent or glove powder accumulating under jewelry.Long nails and chipped or old polish harbors greater numbers of bacteria.Long fingernails can puncture gloves,causing contamination.Artificial nails harbor gram-negative microorganisms and fungus.Cuts,abrasions,exudative lesions,and hangnails tend to ooze serum,which may contain pathogens.Broken skin permits microorganisms to enter various layers of the skin,providing deeper microbial breeding.

Which of the Following Are Sources of Contamination in the Operating