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j.rubin

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The nurse has just changed a client's surgical dressing. Which action by the nurse would follow standard precaution guidelines for proper disposal of contaminated materials?
 
  1. The old dressing is discarded in the trash can.
  2. The unsoiled disposable gown is removed and discarded in the hazardous waste container.
  3. The gloves are discarded in the trash can.
  4. The mask is discarded in the trash can.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with cardiogenic shock who requires continuous oxygen saturation monitoring. Where would the nurse place the probe?
 
  1. The fingers
  2. The toes
  3. The ear
  4. The thumb



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

The old dressing and gloves should be discarded in the hazardous waste container because they are contaminated. The disposable gown does not need to be placed in the hazardous waste container unless it is contaminated with blood or body fluids. The mask, unless contaminated with blood or body fluids, would be discarded in the trash can.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

A client in shock will have reduced perfusion to the extremities, so either the nose or the ear should be used, and the reading can be assessed for accuracy based on the pulse reading obtained from the oxygen saturation monitor.




j.rubin

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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