Which of the Following Characteristics Best Describes the Use of Protective

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics best describes the use of protective barriers for clinical contact surfaces?

• A)They need to be changed only when visibly soiled
• B)They should not replace disinfection between clients
• C)They are ideally used for surfaces that are difficult to disinfect
• D)They decrease the cost of maintaining asepsis

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Definitions:

Infant's Heel

A common site for blood sampling in newborns due to the heel's accessibility and the concentration of blood vessels.

Sickle Cell Anemia

A blood disorder in which the red blood cells are shaped like sickles.

Red Blood Cells

Cells in the blood responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returning carbon dioxide to be exhaled.

Rouleaux Pattern

A condition where red blood cells stack up in a row, resembling a stack of coins, often observed in various blood disorders.