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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Disinfection

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When cleaning the surgical environment following a procedure, how should the nurse dispose of soiled linen?
  1. Place linen in the hamper outside the door to avoid contaminating objects in the room.
  2. Leave linen exactly where it is for the housekeeping staff to clean up.
  3. Place linen in a bag before putting it in a proper receptacle within the room.
  4. Fold linen and separate into grossly soiled and used, disposing of each into separate containers.
Explanation
Answer: C-When cleaning a room following a surgical procedure, the nurse should place linen in a bag before putting the bag in a proper receptacle within the room. Bagging the linen ahead of time reduces exposure when transporting it to the receptacle. Using collection sites that are nearby reduces the spread of microorganisms more than if the linen is carried a distance, such as along a hallway.
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