The infection control officer is observing hospital staff for ...

[kfurse]

The infection control officer is observing hospital staff for appropriate use of aseptic technique. What observation demonstrates the need for more instruction on surgical asepsis?
 
  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

Question 2

The patient in isolation may experience psychological or emotional deprivation. What should the nurse do to help minimize these feelings?
 
  a. Be cheerful
  b. Spend extra time with the patient
  c. Protect the patient from additional infection
  d. Answer the call light quickly

[amit]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The edges of a sterile field are not considered sterile.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
To minimize feelings of psychological or emotional deprivation, the nurse should spend extra time with the patient.