Infection Control and Asepsis

Question 1

Surgical asepsis can be attained through

Revolt · Accepted Answer

sterilization.

Question 2

In which situations would a healthcare worker use personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infection?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

taking a patient’s temperature with an oral thermometer; changing a patient’s bedpan

Question 3

How should you remove the second glove once you have removed the first?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Hold on to the first glove, and then slip the fingers of your free hand underneath the first glove.

Question 4

Proper hand washing by all healthcare clinic staff may have which of the following effects?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

reduced transmission of infection among patients and staff

Question 5

What strategies do healthcare workers use to prevent the spread of infection? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

bodily substance isolation; standard precautions; disinfection; sterilization

Infection Control and Asepsis Answers