How Long Should the Area Be Scrubbed with Antimicrobial Soap

question 25

Multiple Choice

How long should the area be scrubbed with antimicrobial soap after an accidental needle stick?

• A) 30 seconds
• B) 2 minutes
• C) 30 minutes
• D) The area should not be scrubbed

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Definitions:

Hyoid

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and provides attachment for muscles associated with swallowing.

Crista Galli

A vertical protrusion of the ethmoid bone in the brain that serves as an attachment point for the falx cerebri, a membrane that divides the two cerebral hemispheres.

Styloid Process

A pointed piece of bone that extends from the temporal bone of the skull, serving as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments of the tongue and neck.

Frontal

Referring to the forehead or the front part of something, particularly in anatomy, it pertains to the front part of the brain or the frontal bone of the skull.