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audragclark

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In preventing infection of a central line, the nurse must perform which of the following hand hygiene protocols? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Between each patient
  b. Before, but not after, palpating catheter insertion site
  c. Only when hands are obviously soiled
  d. After using the bathroom
  e. Before and after palpating catheter insertion site
  f. Before and after invasive procedures

Question 2

Your supervisor asks whether you would be willing to work a double shift. Before answering, you implement your decision-making skills.
 
  You realize that you could use the extra money to pay your child's tuition, but who will pick your child up from school? You begin to think about your support system and decide to call your mother. She informs you that she is available and would love to have her grandchild spend the night with her. You notify the supervisor that your are willing to work the double shift. What is your next step regarding this decision? a. Identify the need for a decision
  b. Determine the outcomes
  c. Identify all alternative actions and benefits
  d. Evaluate your decision



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mjenn52

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Answer to Question 1

A, D, E, F
Hand hygiene should be performed: before and after palpating catheter insertion site, before and after
invasive procedure, and before and after donning gloves. In addition, hand hygiene must be performed
between patients, after using the bathroom, and when hands are soiled.

Answer to Question 2

D
You have followed the steps of the decision-making process. The final step is to evaluate your
decision. This might be done when you return home and question your child and mother about their
visit.




audragclark

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM


sultana.d

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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