Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of
Mercer University
Learning Resource Center
KNOWLEDEGE ASSESSMENT: MEDICAL ASEPSIS
Directions: Select the BEST answer for the following questions:
1.
In a patient care setting, microorganisms may be spread from
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
2.
Which of the following is the best way nurses can prevent the spread of
microorganisms from one patient to another?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.
avoiding shaking bed linen.
washing items that touch the floor before use.
avoiding contact of soiled item against uniform.
following universal precautions or body substance isolation.
It is recommended that the nurse do at least a ten-second hand washing
in which of the following situations?
A.
B.
C.
D.
5.
Using adequate hand washing
Working through an infection review committee
Using isolation technique
Teaching clients good hygiene practices
All of the following will reduce transmission of microorganisms EXCEPT
A.
B.
C.
D.
4.
the nurse to the client.
the client to the nurse.
one client to another client.
the nurse to the coworker.
all of the above.
At the beginning of every work period
Before invasive procedures
Before leaving the unit
All of the above
Which of the following best describes the procedure and rationale for
turning off a faucet after washing your hands?
A.
B.
C.
D.
With a dry paper towel because the faucet is contaminated
With your clean hand to keep it clean
With a wet paper towel to clean it off
With a dry paper towel to get splashes of dirty water off the faucet
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6.
Which of the following concepts best explains the statement “keep your
hands away from your own hair and face”?
A.
B.
C.
D.
7.
In assessing her client’s susceptibility to infections, the nurse should
consider all of the following except
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
8.
When contacting blood or body fluids containing blood
When prolonged contact with a client is anticipated
When it is necessary to touch the floor for any reason
Before touching your own hair and face
Clients in isolation usually report that they feel safe and cared for.
A.
B.
10.
age.
nutritional status.
sex.
stress.
disease process.
Clean gloves should be worn in which of the following situations?
A.
B.
C.
D.
9.
Microorganisms move through space on air currents.
Microorganisms are transferred from one surface to another
whenever one object touches another.
Microorganisms move from one object to another as a result of
gravity when one item is held above another.
Microorganisms are released into the air on droplet nuclei
whenever a person breathes or speaks.
True
False
When should the nurse wear goggles for client care?
A.
B.
C.
D.
At all times
When the client has respiratory infection
When there is a likelihood of splashes from body fluids
When the client is severely compromised
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Answers to
KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT: MEDICAL ASEPSIS
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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10.
E
A
B
D
A
B
C
A
B
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Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of
Mercer University
Nursing Skills Laboratory
MODULE 1: MEDICAL ASEPSIS
Focus: Universal Precautions, medical asepsis, hand washing, isolation.
Objectives: Upon completion of this laboratory activity, the learner will be able
to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Utilize the correct terminology related to universal precautions.
Apply principles of universal precautions at all times when caring for self
and others.
Apply principles of medical asepsis when practicing all aspects of nursing,
with particular emphasis on hand washing.
Identify relevant nursing concerns and contributing factors for clients at
risk for infection and who have an infection.
Identify interventions to prevent infections and protect body defenses.
Demonstrate ability to apply gown, mask, gloves, and goggles according
to standard protocols.
Required Readings:
Elkin, M., Perry, A., & Potter, P. (2004). Nursing Interventions & Clinical Skills.
(3rd Ed.). (pp. 49-67). St. Louis: Mosby.
Learning Activities:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Vocabulary: complete vocabulary lists for universal precautions/medical
asepsis.
Critical Thinking: complete critical thinking exercises 1 & 2 on pp. 67.
(Need not write out)
“Universal Precautions for Infection Control” – view and discuss in class.
Complete study questions on medical asepsis.
Practice hand washing.
Participate in donning isolation attire.
Validation:
1.
2.
3.
Demonstrate proper hand washing technique according to criteria in the
textbook.
Demonstrate donning and removing disposable gloves as illustrated in the
textbook.
State scientific rationale for each activity.
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Clinical Application:
1.
2.
Implement principles of universal precautions and medical asepsis at all
times.
Monitor self and others for the correct application of these principles.
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MODULE 1: MEDICAL ASEPSIS
Vocabulary: Universal Precautions/Medical Asepsis
Directions: Define each word in the space provided.
1.
Asepsis:
2.
Body fluids:
3.
Immunocompromised:
4.
BSI:
5.
Medical Asepsis:
6.
Surgical Asepsis:
5.
HIV:
6.
HBV:
7.
Nosocomial infections:
8.
Pathogens:
9.
PPE:
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MODULE 1: MEDICAL ASEPSIS
Study Questions
1.
List five personal health hygiene measures that should be followed on
a daily basis.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
2.
Name the most important procedure to prevent the spread of
microorganisms.
3.
Identify (4) different situations when routine hand washing should be
performed.
A.
B.
C.
D.
4.
Describe the relationship between hygiene and the spread of infection.
5.
Why is the nurse in position to be the "culprit" in the spread of infection?
6.
Why should the nurse use underarm deodorant?
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