Name: Brianna Gordon Quiz completed in: 21.77 mins
Date: 2020-1-24 Time: 21:38:48 Questions answered: 39
Number correct: 39 (98%)
Answer Key
QUESTION 1: The nurse performs hand hygiene using an alcohol-based hand rub after
exiting a client’s room. The nurse does not touch another surface or
client until what has occurred?
Your Response:
Correct!
Correct Response:
The antiseptic has evaporated from the skin.
Explanation: Although products may vary, typically the nurse would apply the … more
For further review, watch "Skill 1-2: Performing Hand Hygiene."
QUESTION 2: When washing the hands with soap and water what is an appropriate action
for the nurse to perform?
Your Response:
Correct!
Correct Response:
Keep the hands below the elbows.
Explanation: The nurse keeps the hands lower than the elbows to allow water… more
For further review, watch "Skill 1-2: Performing Hand Hygiene."
QUESTION 3: The nurse uses soap and water for hand hygiene. Which action demonstrates
proper handwashing?
Your Response:
Correct!
Correct Response:
Using a rubbing, circular motion
Explanation: When washing the hands with soap and water, the nurse would u… more
For further review, watch "Skill 1-2: Performing Hand Hygiene."
, QUESTION 4: The nurse is performing hand washing using soap and water after… more
Your Response:
Correct!
Correct Response:
Dry the hands with a paper towel.
Explanation: After rinsing the hands, the nurse would dry the hands using pap… more
For further review, watch "Skill 1-2: Performing Hand Hygiene."
QUESTION 5: The nurse prepares the sterile tray for indwelling catheter insert… more
Your Response:
Correct!
Correct Response:
Change into a new pair of sterile gloves.
Explanation: The client must be prepared prior to preparing the catheter kit. … more
For further review, watch "Skill 1-3: Key Points for Sterile Technique."
QUESTION 6: The nurse prepares for a sterile dressing change on one end of t… more
Your Response:
Correct!
Correct Response:
Take a few steps around the table to pick up the additional supplies.
Explanation: The nurse can step around the edge of the table, without turnin… more
For further review, watch "Skill 1-3: Key Points for Sterile Technique."
QUESTION 7: The nurse determines that the sterile field has been contaminated when
which action occurs?
Your Response:
Correct!
Correct Response:
The nurse turns his or her back to the field.
Explanation: A sterile field becomes compromised if the nurse turns away fro… more
For further review, watch "Skill 1-3: Key Points for Sterile Technique."