Disinfection and Sterilization Quiz

Dry the skin immediately after disinfection with 1‰ iodine alcohol.

According to regulations, cotton and gauze are classified as clinical waste.

Disinfect the thermometer by sterilization.

Instruments that have been sterilized and stored in a closed cabinet should be re-sterilized after 2 weeks if unopened.

The injection site should be cleaned by disinfection.

According to hospital infection control regulations, the distance between two beds should be 1.2 – 1.5 m.

The infection control department manages waste disposal.

To avoid cross-contamination.

Emotion does NOT directly affect the pulse.

Mental state is NOT a direct factor in creating blood pressure.

Excitement is NOT influence blood pressure.

Body temperature is NOT influence breathing rate.

When taking temperature orally, leave the thermometer in place for 5 minutes.

39°C is equivalent to 102.2°F.

The statement "When changing a bandage, wash from the outside in" is correct.

Administer medication to the wound.

Pain, itching, and numbness at the injection site indicate possible nerve damage after intramuscular injection.

The safest method to prevent disease transmission after needle removal is to recap the needle, and dispose of it in a sharps container.