The nurse knows that the goal of medical asepsis is to prevent reinfection of the client and prevent or reduce transmission of microorganism from one individual to another

Question

Which technique practiced by the nurse is the best example of medical asepsis? A) Administrating parenteral medications
B) Performing a urinary catheterization
C) Completing a dressing change
D) Using personal protective equipment

Answer 1

D
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Using personal protective equipment is an example of medical asepsis. Administering parenteral medications, performing urinary catheterization, and completing a dressing change are techniques that require surgical asepsis.