Author Question: Mandelic acid is most commonly used: a. to sterilize the urinary tract prior to surgery. b. for ... (Read 13 times)

ssal · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Mandelic acid is most commonly used:

a. to sterilize the urinary tract prior to surgery.
b. for treatment of chronic urinary tract infections.
c. for burn wound care.
d. to sterilize surgical equipment.

Question 2

For handwashing between clients to be effective, the agent should be in contact with the skin for at least:

a. 5 seconds. c. 30 seconds.
b. 10 seconds. d. 60 seconds.

lkoler · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: The urinary tract should be sterile.
B Correct: It is used for treating chronic urinary tract infections.
C Incorrect: It is not used for this purpose.
D Incorrect: It is not used for this purpose.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not enough time.
B Correct: Ten seconds is the minimum exposure the agent must have with the nurse's skin when handwashing between clients.
C Incorrect: Although this would be good, it is not practical.
D Incorrect: Although this would be good, it is not practical.