Infection controlQuestion 1145 of 1700
In medical asepsis, how should you use a barrier on a shared countertop in a resident's room?
- Put clean linens right on the countertop
- Set soiled items on top of clean linens
- Set clean linens and basins on the barrier
- Hold clean items against your uniform
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Correct answer: Set clean linens and basins on the barrier
A barrier keeps clean items from touching a dirty surface.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.4: Precautions Used to Prevent the Spread of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026