Author Question: Which items will the nurse use with all clients to prevent the transmission of potentially infective ... (Read 141 times)

anshika · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which items will the nurse use with all clients to prevent the transmission of potentially infective organisms among the nurse, client, and other individuals? Select all that apply.

1. Hand hygiene
2. Standard precautions
3. Personal protective equipment
4. Isolation procedures
5. Antimicrobial soap

Question 2

Which task could not be delegated by the nurse to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

1. Monitor client's vital signs and oxygen saturation every 4 hours.
2. Measure client's blood pressure and report to the nurse after administration of routine daily antihypertensive medication.
3. Monitor vital signs of client who complained of chest pain, requiring three doses of nitroglycerin to resolve, earlier in the shift.
4. Measure vital signs on client who had a stroke 3 years ago and is admitted for urinary tract infection.

Yixagurpuldink · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3

The nurse should use hand hygiene, standard precautions, and personal protective equipment with all clients. Isolation procedures and antimicrobial soaps are indicated for some clients but not all.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3