Author Question: What technique should the nurse use to implement infection control in the home? A) Avoid touching ... (Read 40 times)

asan beg · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What technique should the nurse use to implement infection control in the home?

A) Avoid touching any object in the home, including door knobs.
B) Practice hand hygiene when beginning and ending the home visit.
C) Wear gloves at all times when in the home or traveling in the car.
D) Take prescribed antibiotics on a regular basis on working days.

Question 2

A client is having problems with insurance reimbursement. The home health care nurse discusses the client's need for home health services with the insurance company. What role is the nurse demonstrating?

A) Direct care provider
B) Coordinator of services
C) Educator
D) Advocate

Melissahxx · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Of all the methods used to prevent infection, hand hygiene is the most important and is necessary before and after treating the client (i.e., when beginning and ending the home visit).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Patients often need help understanding the complex health care system, including handling insurance problems. Advocacy (the protection and support of another's rights) is an important role of the home health care nurse. By convincing the insurance company of the client's continued need for home care services, the nurse is acting as an advocate.