Which intervention would be an example of the nurse performing medical asepsis?
A. Performing an in-and-out catheterization
B. Assisting with bedside insertion of a central line
C. Sanitizing bedpans before and after patient use
D. Donning sterile gloves to change incisional dressings
Answer (1)
The nurse performing medical asepsis is best represented by sanitizing bedpans before and after patient use. Medical asepsis focuses on hygiene practices to reduce pathogen spread. The other options involve procedures requiring sterile techniques. ;
