A nurse is assisting with the orientation of a newly hired graduate. Which of the following behaviors of the graduate nurse would the other nurse identify as not adhering to strict infection control practices?

A nurse is assisting with the orientation of a newly hired graduate. Which of the following behaviors of the graduate nurse would the other nurse identify as not adhering to strict infection control practices?


a) Swabbing the port of a central line for 15 seconds with an alcohol pad prior to medication administration

b) Rubbing the hands together with antiseptic solution until dry when exiting the client's room

c) Wearing clean gloves when inserting a needle in preparation of starting intravenous fluids

d) Hanging tape on the bedside table when changing a wet-to-dry sterile dressing



Answer: Hanging tape on the bedside table when changing a wet-to-dry sterile dressing


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