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lunatika

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The nurse should consider all of the following in selecting an antiseptic or disinfectant for use, except:
 
  a. client history of sensitivity to a particular product.
  b. nature of the organism to be destroyed.
  c. storage requirements of the agent.
  d. health care provider's previous experience with the product.

Question 2

The optimal strength of ethanol for instrument disinfection and storage is:
 
  a. 50. c. 95.
  b. 70. d. 10.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is an important consideration.
B Incorrect: This is an important consideration.
C Incorrect: This is an important consideration.
D Correct: This factor should be considered least, if at all, when selecting an antiseptic or disinfectant.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Fifty percent concentration of ethanol appears to be a more effective germicide (than 70), when long contact can be maintained.
B Incorrect: This is most appropriate for rapid skin disinfection.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate concentration.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate concentration.




lunatika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help


ebonylittles

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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