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DEN111- Chapter 11

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What is the most common means of spreading microbes? contaminated hands
What are the two types of microbial flora on hands? resident skin flora and transient skin flora
What contains the highest levels of antimicrobial agents? surgical scrub; alcohol based rubs are most effective
Resident flora: microorganisms that colonize skin and become permanent residents
Transient flora: microorganisms contaminate hands during exposure to other surfaces; do not survive a long time
What are some aseptic techniques associated with hand hygiene? faucets with pedals, elbow handles, ultrasonics
Goal of hand hygiene: to reduce microbial burden on hands so fewer microbes will be transferred
The first handwashing of the day involves use of: a soft brush to clean nails
When should alcohol based rub be used? if no soil is visible on hands
Which of the following hand hygiene agents has a prolonged antimicrobial effect? chlorhexidine gluconate
According to the CDC, which of the following antimicrobial hand hygiene acts the fastest? Alcohol
When should a alcohol based hand rub be used during a surgical scrub? after handwashing with nonantibacterial soap
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