Author Question: A student nurse has placed a sterile gown and sterile gloves on to complete a sterile procedure. The ... (Read 166 times)

jho37 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A student nurse has placed a sterile gown and sterile gloves on to complete a sterile procedure. The student nurse has to wait while the nurse educator finishes putting on the sterile gown and sterile gloves.

While waiting for the faculty member to complete this procedure, where is the best place for the student nurse to place gloved hands? A) Between the neck and nipples
B) Between the nipples and waist
C) Between the waist and hips
D) Between the nips and knees

Question 2

A newborn is being monitored for retinopathy of prematurity. Which of the following conditions predisposes an infant to this condition?

A) Respiratory distress syndrome
B) Down syndrome
C) Hydrocephalus
D) Esophageal artresia

1_Step_At_ATime · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Any part of the gown below waist level and above nipple level is also considered contaminated. The nurse should always keep the sterile gloved hands in the area between the nipples and the waist. Any part below waist level or above nipple level is considered contaminated. Therefore, the nurse should not place gloved hands between the neck and the nipples, between the waist and the hips, or between the hips and the knees.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a complication that can occur when high concentrations of oxygen are given during the course of treatment for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). ROP is caused by separation and fibrosis of the retinal blood vessels and can often result in blindness.