Question 1

Which of the following is commonly used as a vaginal douche or for bladder irrigation?&#10;A)5% Dakin's solution&#10;B)3% hydrogen peroxide&#10;C)Acetic acid in 5% solution&#10;D)4% chlorhexidine gluconate

Accepted Answer

Acetic acid in 5% solution is used for bladder irrigation or as a vaginal douche.

Question 2

A patient with a long-term intravenous catheter is going home.If he is allergic to seafood,which antiseptic drug is contraindicated?&#10;A)povidone-iodine (Betadine)&#10;B)Any peroxide drug&#10;C)Any antibiotic drug&#10;D)benzalkonium chloride (Amino-Prophyl)

Accepted Answer

Iodine compounds are contraindicated in clients with allergies to seafood.

Question 3

A client had a Foley catheter inserted during surgery.Two days later,he developed a urinary tract infection.What type of infection is this?&#10;A)Superinfection&#10;B)Therapy infection&#10;C)Nosocomial infection&#10;D)Community-acquired infection

Accepted Answer

A nosocomial infection,or hospital-acquired infection,is defined as an infection that is contracted in a hospital or institutional setting and that was not present or incubating in the patient upon admission to the hospital or institution.

Question 4

When using antiseptics,a patient's therapeutic response may be manifested by which of the following?&#10;A)Increased symptoms of inflammation&#10;B)Improved healing of the affected area&#10;C)Total elimination of all bacteria from the area&#10;D)No adverse reactions reported

Accepted Answer

Improved healing of the affected area and decreased symptoms of inflammation or infection indicate a therapeutic response to antiseptics.

Question 5

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the application of topical agents?&#10;A)Sterile gloves must be worn when applying topical agents.&#10;B)Creams and ointments should be applied with the fingers.&#10;C)Always use an occlusive dressing after applying a topical agent.&#10;D)Hands should be washed thoroughly before and after applying any topical medication.

Accepted Answer

Hands should be washed thoroughly before and after applying any topical medication.
Sterile gloves are not necessary unless the skin is broken or the nurse deems it necessary.A tongue blade or cotton-tipped applicator may be used to apply creams or ointments.Use an occlusive dressing if ordered.

Question 6

What concentration of isopropyl alcohol is most effective?&#10;A)5%&#10;B)50%&#10;C)60%&#10;D)95%

Accepted Answer

The alcohol solutions are most effective at a concentration of 60 to 70%;at a concentration of more than 95% or less than 60%,their "cidal" activity dramatically decreases.

Question 7

Which of the following is used only for disinfectant purposes?&#10;A)cresol&#10;B)isopropanol&#10;C)hexachlorophene&#10;D)sodium hypochlorite

Accepted Answer

Cresol is used only for disinfectant purposes.
Hexachlorophene is used for antiseptic purposes only;isopropanol and sodium hypochlorite can be used for both disinfectant and antiseptic purposes.

Question 8

MATCHING&#10;Identify whether the substances listed below are used as antiseptics,as disinfectants,or as both antiseptics and disinfectants.&#10;&#10;1% acetic acid solution&#10;A)Antiseptics&#10;B)Disinfectants&#10;C)Both antiseptics and disinfectants&#10;

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants?&#10;A)Antiseptics are used to sterilize surgical equipment.&#10;B)Disinfectants are used as preoperative skin preparation.&#10;C)Antiseptics are used on living tissue to kill microorganisms.&#10;D)Disinfectants are used only on nonliving objects to destroy organisms.

Accepted Answer

Disinfectants are able to kill organisms and are used only on nonliving objects.
Antiseptics primarily inhibit microorganisms,but do not necessarily kill them,and are applied exclusively to living tissue.

Question 10

MATCHING&#10;Identify whether the substances listed below are used as antiseptics,as disinfectants,or as both antiseptics and disinfectants.&#10;&#10;70% isopropyl alcohol&#10;A)Antiseptics&#10;B)Disinfectants&#10;C)Both antiseptics and disinfectants&#10;

Accepted Answer

Isopropyl alcohol can be used as both an antiseptic and a disinfectant. As an antiseptic, it is applied to living tissues to prevent or reduce infection. As a disinfectant, it is used on surfaces to kill or eliminate bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Question 11

MATCHING&#10;Identify whether the substances listed below are used as antiseptics,as disinfectants,or as both antiseptics and disinfectants.&#10;&#10;Sodium hypochlorite 5% solution&#10;A)Antiseptics&#10;B)Disinfectants&#10;C)Both antiseptics and disinfectants&#10;

Accepted Answer

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Deck 44: Antiseptic and Disinfectant Drugs