The circulating nurse in the operating room is observing the surgical technologist while applying a sterile gown and gloves to care for a patient having an appendectomy.
Which behaviors indicate to the nurse that the procedure by the surgical technologist is correct? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ties the back of own gown
b. Touches only the inside of gown
c. Slips arms into arm holes simultaneously
d. Extended fingers fully into both of the gloves
e. Uses hands covered by sleeves to open gloves
f. Applies surgical cap and face mask in the operating suite
Question 2
The nurse manager is evaluating current infection control data for the intensive care unit. The nurse compares past patient data with current data to look for trends. The nurse manager examines the infection chain for possible solutions.
In which order will the nurse arrange the items for the infection chain beginning with the first step?
1. A mode of transmission
2. An infectious agent or pathogen
3. A susceptible host
4. A reservoir or source for pathogen growth
5. A portal of entry to a host
6. A portal of exit from the reservoir
a. 3, 2, 4, 1, 5, 6
b. 1, 3, 5, 4, 6, 2
c. 4, 2, 1, 6, 3, 5
d. 2, 4, 6, 1, 5, 3
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
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Applying and Removing Nonsterile Gloves
Surgical Asepsis and Medical Asepsis
Surgical Gloving
Nurse using a stethoscope