For a patient in traction who has skeletal pins, the nurse ...

[leilurhhh]

For a patient in traction who has skeletal pins, the nurse should:
 
  a. use povidone-iodine to cleanse the pin site.
  b. apply antiseptic ointment and cover with a split dressing.
  c. use hydrogen peroxide as a rinse before a dressing is applied.
  d. do both pin sites at the same time, with the same swab and solution.

Question 2

An air-suspension bed is contraindicated for the patient with:
 
  a. burns.
  b. traction.
  c. osteoporosis.
  d. respiratory insufficiency.

[DylanD1323]

Answer to Question 1

B
Using a sterile applicator, apply a small amount of topical antibiotic ointment to the pin site and cover with a sterile 2  2 split gauze dressing. (Note: Some physicians leave the site uncovered.) Dip a sterile cotton-tipped applicator into a sterile container of chlorhexidine 2 mg/mL solution. Place a sterile applicator by the pin, and roll it along the skin, away from the insertion site. Clean outward in a circular fashion from the pin. Dispose of the applicator. Remove crusts from the pin site when signs of infection are present. Chlorhexidine 2 mg/mL is the most effective cleansing solution for pin-site care. Never touch one pin site with material used on another. This prevents cross-contamination.

Answer to Question 2

B
Changes in pressure and position from an air-suspension bed are contraindicated for patients with an unstable spine or traction who must remain in alignment. An air-suspension bed is not contraindicated for patients with burns, osteoporosis, and respiratory insufficiency.

[leilurhhh]

Excellent

[bdobbins]

Gracias!