The nurse educator is reviewing asepsis with the nursing ...

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The nurse educator is reviewing asepsis with the nursing students. Based on information provided, which is the best response by the student nurse about medical asepsis?
 
  A) Minimizes or eliminates pathogenic organisms
  B) Practice of reducing the number of microorganisms
  C) Aims to destroy all organisms
  D) Is used in the care of surgical clients

Question 2

A client has edema and tenderness of the feet. The nurse prepares a warm water foot soak for the client. What is the primary reason for the nurse to use warm water for the foot soak?
 
  A) It improves muscle tone.
  B) It provides a therapeutic touch.
  C) It helps the blood vessels to dilate.
  D) It helps to promote a feeling of calmness and vitality.

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Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Asepsis refers to practices that minimize or eliminate pathogenic organisms. Medical asepsis refers to the practice of reducing the number of microorganisms. The goal is to prevent reinfection of the client and prevent or reduce transmission of microorganisms from one person (or source) to another. Medical asepsis (clean technique) is used in care of all clients. Surgical asepsis, on the other hand, aims to destroy all organisms and is used only in certain situations.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Warm water is used for the foot soak to help the blood vessels of the feet dilate, thus improving circulation. The major benefits of hand massage include improvement of muscle tone, providing therapeutic touch, helping to create a bond between the client and the nurse, and help to promote a feeling of calmness and vitality.