A nurse is caring for a patient under contact precautions who needs a blood pressure measurement. Which practice best limits transmission?
Correct answer: B. Use dedicated equipment for that patient
- A. Use shared equipment after wiping it briefly
- B. Use dedicated equipment for that patient
- C. Place the cuff on the floor between readings
- D. Remove precautions when taking vital signs
Explanation
Dedicated equipment prevents microorganisms from being carried to other patients. If shared equipment is unavoidable, it requires appropriate cleaning and disinfection before reuse, and precautions remain in place during care.
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Asepsis covers the chain of infection, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, standard and transmission-based precautions, sterilisation, disinfection and safe waste disposal. The key distinction is between medical asepsis, which reduces microorganisms, and surgical asepsis, which maintains a sterile field during invasive procedures.
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