The nurse is caring for a patient in the endoscopy area.The nurse observes the technician performing these tasks.Which of these observations would necessitate intervention by the nurse?

A) Washing hands after removing gloves.
B) Placing the endoscope in a container for transfer.
C) Removing gloves to transfer the endoscope.
D) Disinfecting endoscopes in the workroom.

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Taylor Schmidt · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Routine practices are used to prevent and control the spread of infection.Transferring contaminated equipment without the protection of gloves can help spread microbes to inanimate objects and to the person doing the transfer.Utilizing gloves,washing hands,covering contaminated supplies during transfer,and disinfecting equipment in the appropriate way in the appropriate places reflect the principles of basic medical asepsis and routine practices and can break the chain of infection.

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