To which entity should the home health nurse make a referral in ...

[shenderson6]

To which entity should the home health nurse make a referral in order to supply a home-bound older adult with a daily meal?
 
  a. A community food bank
  b. The Salvation Army
  c. An agency supplying food stamps
  d. Meals on Wheels

Question 2

The nurse discusses and demonstrates proper hand hygiene to an immunocompromised patient and his wife. Which statement indicates a need for additional teaching?
 
  a. It is okay for my wife to wear artificial nails as long as she washes her hands properly.
  b. I should always wash my hands before I eat.
  c. Hand gels work as well as handwashing under most circumstances.
  d. I should use friction and wash my hands for about 20 seconds if I am using soap and water.

[Pamela.irrgang@yahoo.com]

Answer to Question 1

D
Meals on Wheels provides a large, nutritious meal to home-bound people. A community food bank, the Salvation Army, and food stamps would not adequately assist a home-bound individu-al.

Answer to Question 2

A
Artificial nails harbor microorganisms regardless of good hand hygiene. Washing hands prior to eating is good practice, as well as using friction and washing for 15 to 30 seconds with soap and water. Hand gels are effective in most circumstances except for certain infections such as C. dif-ficile and C. albicans.