Question

select all that apply
which of the following practices helps promote asepsis in the office?

□ asking patients to use tissues for coughs and sneezes
□ bringing well patients to the exam room as soon as possible
□ keeping office at approximately 82 degrees
□ emptying the trash daily

Explanation:

• Asking patients to use tissues for coughs and sneezes: This prevents the spread of germs through respiratory droplets, promoting asepsis.
• Bringing well patients to the exam room as soon as possible: Reduces waiting room exposure to potential pathogens from ill patients, aiding asepsis.
• Emptying the trash daily: Removes waste that could harbor bacteria or other contaminants, maintaining a clean environment for asepsis.
• Keeping office at approximately 82 degrees: Higher temperatures don't directly promote asepsis; in fact, warm environments can sometimes encourage microbial growth, so this is not an aseptic practice.

Answer:

A. Asking patients to use tissues for coughs and sneezes
B. Bringing well patients to the exam room as soon as possible
D. Emptying the trash daily