There are no correct answers in #1 -- all are comma splices.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/runons.htm#splice
I disagree with your choice for #4.
I agree with your choices for the others.
More periods and commas.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
A) The implant was ruptured, it was removed, the capsule was irrigated.
B) The implant was ruptured it was removed, the capsule was irrigated.
C) The implant was ruptured, it was removed the capsule was irrigated.
My answer A
A) She was tried on various antibiotics and an infectious disease specialist was called in to advise on this.
B) She was tried on various antibiotics, and an infectious disease specialist was called in to advise on this
C) She was tried on various antibiotics, and an infectious disease specialist was called in to advise on this.
My answer C
A) Mrs. Smith came to the hospital accompanied by her husband, Mr. Smith, and their youngest daughter.
B) Mrs. Smith came to the hospital accompanied by her husband Mr. Smith and their youngest daughter.
C) Mrs. Smith came to the hospital accompanied by her husband, Mr. Smith and their youngest daughter.
My answer is A
A) He arrived at the hospital with a heavily, bleeding gunshot wound.
B) He arrived at the hospital with a heavily bleeding, gunshot wound.
C) He arrived at the hospital with a heavily bleeding gunshot wound.
My answer is B
A) Naturally if the need arises I would be happy to see him again.
B) Naturally, if the need arises I would be happy to see him again.
C) Naturally, if the need arises, I would be happy to see him again.
My answer is C
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