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24.4: Chapter 4 (Aseptic Technique)

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Answer Key to Chapter 4 Learning Activities

1. The five moments of hand hygeine occur: 1) before touching a patient, 2) before a procedure, 3) after a procedure/body fluid exposure risk, 4) after touching a patient, 5) after touching a patient’s surroundings.

When entering a patient’s room to perform the skill of intermittent catheterization, hand hygeine should be performed:

  • Upon entry into the room
  • After touching the patient’s surroundings and preparing for the procedure
  • Before touching the patient
  • After the procedure/ body fluid exposure risk
  • After touching the patient’s surroundings
  • Upon exiting the room

2. B – Patient on Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff) contact precautions, D – Hands are visibly soiled

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