Which of the Following Is Appropriate for Hand Hygiene and Gloving

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is appropriate for hand hygiene and gloving?

• A)One should keep nails short to allow for thorough cleaning and to prevent glove tears.
• B)Wearing artificial nails are fine as long as they are kept short.
• C)Arm jewelry is fine during surgical procedures as long as it is simple in design and the arms are thoroughly washed.
• D)Finger rings are fine during surgical procedures as long as the rings do not tear gloves.

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Definitions:

Large Intestine

In vertebrates, the portion of the digestive tract that follows the small intestine. In humans, consists of the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal.

Duodenum

First part of the small intestine, where chyme enters from the stomach.

Peptidases

Enzymes that break down peptides into amino acids by cleaving the peptide bonds between amino acids.

Small Intestine

In vertebrates, the portion of the digestive tract that precedes the large intestine. In humans, consists of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.