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erika · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Much of the equipment and supplies used in healthcare today is disposable and used for only one client. What is the best reason for using medical equipment and supplies in healthcare with only one client?

1 . Cost-efficient
2 . Most facilities do not have sterilization equipment.
3 . Prevents the spread of infection between clients
4 . Protects healthcare workers
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 4
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing with the students the components that make up the basic client unit in the hospital, in an extended care facility, and in home care settings. What do some clients bring to the long-term care facility?

A) Regular bed
B) Favorite chair
C) Covered linen hamper
D) Mattress pad

Silverbeard98 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Much of the equipment and supplies used in health care today is disposable and used for only one client, in an effort to prevent the spread of infection between clients and to protect healthcare workers, not as a cost-saving measure. If items are used for more than one client, it is important to disinfect them properly between uses.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Some clients may bring a favorite chair to the long-term care facility. A regular bed is sometimes used in the home environment. A covered linen hamper and mattress pad are supplied by the long-term care facility.