Author Question: A nurse is carefully completing handwashing, including careful cleaning of fingernails. Which ... (Read 40 times)

cherise1989 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is carefully completing handwashing, including careful cleaning of fingernails. Which technique is appropriate for the procedure?

A) Surgical asepsis
B) Disinfection
C) Sterile technique
D) Medical asepsis

Question 2

A nurse is educating clients on the working of the sensory system. Which factor is the
vision dependent on?

A) Contrast between object and background
B) Protective outer layer of the eyeball
C) Specific color of the eye
D) Nutrient and oxygen provided to the eye

polinasid · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Many body parts are clean but not sterile. Examples include the skin, mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and upper respiratory tract. Disinfection is a process that results in the destruction of most pathogens, but not necessarily their spores. The skin is not considered to be sterile and, therefore, sterile technique or surgical asepsis is not appropriate for washing hands.

Answer to Question 2

A