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frankwu · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse in a master's degree program is considering a career as a nurse practitioner, a relatively new role for a nurse. The inception of nurse practitioners occurred in the

a. 1930s c. 1950s
b. 1940s d. 1960s

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is on strict isolation. Which statement indicates a break in technique?

a. Isolation supplies (gowns, masks, gloves) are placed inside the patient's room.
b. The nurse washes her hands before applying cap, gown, and mask.
c. Soiled linens are double-bagged.
d. When leaving the patient's room, the nurse washes her hands for 10 minutes after removing gloves, mask, gown, and cap.

irishcancer18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The 1960s were a decade of growth and change. As technologic advances increased the scope of practice of medicine and nursing, other societal forces were at play to include the inception of nurse practitioners and a focus on health maintenance.

Answer to Question 2

A
Patients in isolation should be placed in a private room with adequate ventilation and have their own supplies. All articles leaving the room should be double-bagged. Signs should be posted in a prominent location outside of the patient's room indicating isolation precautions and preparation needed before entering the room. The isolation supplies should be outside of the patient's room, not inside.