Author Question: When planning care for a client, the nurse uses which equipment? 1. Personal protective equipment ... (Read 249 times)

tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When planning care for a client, the nurse uses which equipment?

1. Personal protective equipment
2. Sterile gloves
3. Biohazard suit
4. Mask and eyewear

Question 2

The charge nurse is observing a staff nurse caring for a client with extensive burns. Which action by the staff nurse would indicate the need for further teaching regarding infection-control procedures?

1. The nurse wears gloves and gown when dressing the client's wounds.
2. The nurse wears gloves when bathing the client.
3. The nurse wears gown, gloves, and mask when assisting the physician with debridement of the wound.
4. The nurse wears gloves when teaching a family member how to meet the client's nutritional needs after discharge.

chloejackso · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

All health care providers must apply PPE (clean or sterile gloves, gowns, masks, and protective eyewear) according to the risk of exposure to potentially infective materials. Sterile gloves and mask and eyewear may or may not be required, depending on the risk of exposure to potentially infective materials. Biohazardous waste is placed in a container with special labeling and may require the use of PPE, but not a biohazard suit.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

There would be no need for a nurse to wear protective equipment when sitting at the client's bedside conducting nutrition counseling. However, because of the client's extensive skin damage, gloves would be worn when bathing the client; gloves and gown would be worn when dressing the wounds due to the potential for contamination of the nurse's uniform; and gown, glove, and mask would be needed when debriding due to potential blood spatter.