Standard Precautions in Nursing
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Which of the following actions should the nurse take to maintain standard precautions?
Rinse gloves that become visibly soiled during use.
Use an antimicrobial soap for routine handwashing.
Disinfect hands immediately after removing gloves.
Keep gloves on when touching environmental surfaces.
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Infection Control: Standard Precautions
The question asks which action a nurse should take to maintain standard precautions. Standard precautions are the basic level of infection control used in the care of all patients.
Goal: Identify correct Standard Precaution action
Let's evaluate the first option: Rinse gloves that become visibly soiled during use. This is incorrect. Once gloves are soiled or contaminated, they must be removed and replaced. You should never attempt to wash or reuse disposable gloves.
Evaluating Options
* Option A: Rinse soiled gloves
- Status: Incorrect
- Reason: Disposable gloves must be changed if soiled, never washed.
The second option suggests using antimicrobial soap for routine handwashing. While antimicrobial soap is used in specific clinical situations like surgical scrubbing, standard precautions for routine care usually recommend alcohol-based hand rub or plain soap and water unless the hands are visibly soiled.
* Option B: Antimicrobial soap for routine washing
- Status: Incorrect
- Reason: Not required for routine handwashing by standard precautions.
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