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Deast7027

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When planning care for a client, which intervention would be appropriate to reduce the risk of infection?
 
  1. Assess vital signs only once daily.
  2. Raise the temperature in the client's room.
  3. Wash hands.
  4. Wear a mask for all client care.

Question 2

Which nursing measure is appropriate to break a link in the chain of infection?
 
  1. Cover the mouth and nose when sneezing.
  2. Place contaminated linens in a paper bag.
  3. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) sparingly.
  4. Wear gloves at all times.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Assessing vital signs is important but should be taken more frequently than once daily.
Rationale 2: Raising the temperature in a client's room would contribute to the growth of microorganisms.
Rationale 3: Washing hands is always the first and best way to stop the spread of microorganisms, which cause infections.
Rationale 4: Wearing a mask for all clients is not practical and is unnecessary unless a microorganism is airborne and the client is in isolation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Covering the mouth and nose when sneezing prevents airborne droplets from escaping into the air for others to contract in the chain of infection.
Rationale 2: Placing linens in a paper bag would allow germs to come out through the bag, and the linen would act as a fomite thus allowing the chain to continue.
Rationale 3: PPE, according to OSHA standards, has to be used whenever the situation dictates, not just to save money.
Rationale 4: Gloves have to be worn but are to be changed between clients and hands washed.




Deast7027

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


amandanbreshears

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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