The Infection Control Officer Recognizes the Need for More Instruction

question 26

Multiple Choice

The infection control officer recognizes the need for more instruction on surgical asepsis after observing a nurse:

• A) facing the sterile field.
• B) placing a sterile dressing on a sterile field.
• C) touching the edges of the sterile field with sterile gloves.
• D) keeping gloved hands above the waist.

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Definitions:

Open-Ended Response

A type of answer that allows for a free-form response, encouraging detailed and expressive replies.

Hip Pain

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Catheter-Related Infections

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Assertive Communication

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