Author Question: Which actions by the nurse may prevent infections in the labor and delivery area? a. Vaginal ... (Read 86 times)

Yi-Chen · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which actions by the nurse may prevent infections in the labor and delivery area?

a. Vaginal examinations every hour while the woman is in active labor
b. Use of clean techniques for all procedures
c. Cleaning secretions from the vaginal area by using back-to-front motion
d. Keeping underpads and linens as dry as possible

Question 2

At what developmental period do children have the most difficulty coping with death, particularly if it is their own?

a. Toddlerhood
b. Preschool
c. School-age
d. Adolescence

dmurph1496 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
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A Vaginal examinations should be limited to decrease transmission of vaginal
organisms into the uterine cavity.
B Use an aseptic technique if membranes are not ruptured; use a sterile technique if
membranes are ruptured.
C Vaginal drainage should be removed with a front-to-back motion to decrease
fecal contamination.
D Bacterial growth prefers a moist, warm environment.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Children in these age-groups are too young to have difficulty coping with their
own death. They will fear separation from parents.
B Children in these age-groups are too young to have difficulty coping with their
own death. They will fear separation from parents.
C School-age children will fear the unknown, such as the consequences of the
illness and the threat to their sense of security.
D Adolescents, because of their mature understanding of death, remnants of guilt
and shame, and issues with deviations from normal, have the most difficulty
coping with death.