Nurses and other healthcare workers play a key role in reducing the spread of disease, minimizing complications and reducing adverse outcomes for their patients
Which of the following statements accurately describe this process? Select all that apply.
A) Nurses limit the spread of microorganisms by completing the chain of infection.
B) Nurses practice asepsis, which includes all activities to prevent infection.
C) Nurses use medical asepsis, which involves procedures and practices that reduce the number and transfer of microorganisms.
D) Nurses perform surgical asepsis, which includes practices used to render and keep objects and areas free from microorganisms.
E) Nurses use PPE, which is the most effective way to help prevent the spread of organisms.
F) Nurses use Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions as an important part of preventing infection.
B, C, D, F
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