Which Nursing Action Is a Priority to Prevent Infection in the Newborn

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action is a priority to prevent infection in the newborn? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Wearing gloves before touching neonates
• B) Washing hands before and after handling any neonate
• C) Washing hands and arms thoroughly at the beginning of the day
• D) Sharing some equipment that will not transmit infection from one neonate to another

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Definitions:

Amacrine Cells

Amacrine cells are interneurons found in the retina that play a role in the modulation and integration of visual information as it is passed from the retina to the brain.

Wavelength

Wavelength is the distance between successive crests of a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic waves, sound waves, or other waves.

Nanometers

Nanometers, denoted as nm, are a unit of measurement equal to one billionth of a meter, often used to measure wavelengths of light or the scale of atoms and molecules.

Photoreceptors

Photoreceptors are specialized cells in the retina that convert light into electrical signals, enabling the process of vision.