The Nurse Instructing a Patient in the Home Use of Disinfectant

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructing a patient in the home use of disinfectant would include the information that the disinfectant can be used to:

• A) decrease organisms on the patient's body but take care not to use it around the patient's eyes or in the mouth.
• B) sterilize instruments with a bacteriostatic disinfectant.
• C) thoroughly clean and rinse all soap off the equipment before disinfecting it.
• D) first remove all organic matter prior to disinfecting.

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Definitions:

Parietal Cells

Cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, crucial for digestion and B12 absorption.

Serous Cells

Gland cells that produce a watery, protein-rich fluid, playing key roles in lubrication and protection in various organs and cavities of the body.

Mucus Neck Cells

Specialized cells in the stomach that produce mucus to protect the lining of the stomach from acidic gastric juice.

Adventitia

The outermost layer of the wall of a blood vessel or other organ, consisting mainly of connective tissue, providing structural support and protection.