When the nurse performs hand hygiene properly, which aspect in ...

[melina_rosy]

When the nurse performs hand hygiene properly, which aspect in the chain of infection is the nurse breaking?
 
  1. Portal of entry
  2. Portal of exit
  3. Method of transmission
  4. Etiologic agent

Question 2

Which intervention could be safely delegated to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
 
  1. Setting up a sterile tray
  2. Adding wrapped supplies to a sterile field
  3. Tying the nurse's sterile gown in back
  4. Observing the sterile field to prevent contamination when the nurse must leave the room

[Toya9913]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Hand hygiene breaks the method of transmission by reducing the pathogens on the hands when touching clients or objects that come in contact with clients. Portal of entry is the opening that allows pathogens to invade the body, portal of exit is the means of expelling pathogens from the body, and the etiologic agent is the pathogen.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

The UAP could be allowed to observe the sterile field, making sure no one gets near it, while the nurse leaves the room. The nurse cannot safely delegate anything connected with setting up or adding to a sterile field, or maintaining sterility of the gown while grabbing and tying the belt. Sterile technique is never delegated to the UAP.

[melina_rosy]

Thank you

[Toya9913]

No problemo