Antiseptic Procedure Flashcards
1
Q
What is the best antiseptic for clean catch midstream?
A
Benzalkonium Chloride
2
Q
What is the second best antiseptic?
A
Chlorohexidine, squares and chlorohexidine glutamate swabs
3
Q
Which antiseptic causes an increase in potassium?
A
Povidone Iodine
4
Q
How do you clean an area using alcohol or chlorohexidine pads?
A
- Clean an area of 3 to 4 inches in diameter in concentric circles.
- Don’t go over original cleansing point
5
Q
What is the antiseptic procedure for blood cultures?
A
- You have to clean twice and d concentric circles.
- Scrub in outward motion for 60 seconds
6
Q
When is a blood culture done?
A
- People with a fever of unknown origin
7
Q
What is the ratio of dilution and antiseptic used to clean spilled blood?
A
1:10 dilution with Sodium Hypochlorite
