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Redwolflake15 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A clinic nurse is preparing to sterilize instruments used in clinic procedures. The nurse will place the instruments in glutaraldehyde (Cidex-7). Which actions are necessary when using this product? (Select all that apply.)

a. Acidifying the solution to improve its antiseptic properties
b. Cleansing the hands with an alcohol-based hand rub
c. Ensuring adequate ventilation in the room where the solution is used
d. Removing blood from the instruments before soaking them
e. Soaking the instruments for 10 hours or longer

Question 2

A child has been diagnosed with enterobiasis, and the prescriber orders mebendazole (Vermox) to treat the infestation. When teaching this child's parents about the treatment, the nurse will include which statement?

a. A single dose of mebendazole will eradicate the infestation.
b. Everyone in the household should be treated with mebendazole.
c. Serious complications of this type of infestation are common.
d. Treatment should be limited to family members with symptoms.

Anna · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E
To completely eliminate bacterial spores, all blood first should be removed from the instruments and equipment, which then should be immersed in glutaraldehyde for at least 10 hours. Because fumes from the solution can irritate the respiratory tract, adequate ventilation is essential. The solution works best at an alkaline pH. Cleansing the hands is always a good idea but is not necessary to ensure proper sterilization of the instruments.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Everyone in the family should be treated simultaneously, because pinworms are easily spread. To treat pinworms, an initial dose of mebendazole 100 mg is given, and the dose is repeated in 2 weeks. The infestation rarely causes serious complications. Treatment is not limited to symptomatic infestations.