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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Skin Preparation/Selection of Appropriate Antiseptic Agent Quiz

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1

A patient is scheduled for an elective abdominal procedure and has intact skin with no known allergies. Which antiseptic is generally preferred?

Sterile saline
Aqueous povidone-iodine applied briefly
Chlorhexidine in alcohol solution
Hydrogen peroxide

2

A patient requires surgery involving the oral mucosa. Which antiseptic is the most appropriate?

Alcohol-based chlorhexidine
Povidone-iodine or an appropriate aqueous chlorhexidine preparation
Alcohol-based iodine solution
Sterile saline alone

3

Which characteristic is a limitation of povidone-iodine compared with chlorhexidine?

It provides longer residual antimicrobial activity
It cannot be used when chlorhexidine allergy is present
It is more easily inactivated by blood and other organic material
It is ineffective against skin bacteria

4

A rural hospital stores antiseptic solution in a large container that is commonly used for multiple patients. Which practice best reduces the risk of contamination?

Dip a fresh sterile applicator directly into the container for each patient
Pour a small amount into a sterile container for each patient and discard any unused solution after the procedure
Return unused antiseptic to the stock container after the procedure
Add fresh antiseptic to the existing container after each case

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Part of Setting Up the Operating Room - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
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