A nurse is positioning a sterile drape to extend the working area when performing a urinary catheterization. Which of the following is an appropriate technique for this procedure?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Using sterile gloves to handle the drape maintains sterility during the procedure.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Streptococcus pyogenes is a common cause of infections from coral cuts due to its prevalence in marine environments and rapid tissue invasion.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Osler's nodes are tender (unlike Janeway lesions, which are painless), making A true in infective endocarditis.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nosocomial infections are typically identified after 72 hours of hospital admission to distinguish them from community-acquired infections.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Drying from wrists to fingertips in one direction ensures microbes are not spread back onto clean areas.