Author Question: Which statement regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is TRUE? a. Guidelines for ... (Read 107 times)

imowrer · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which statement regarding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is TRUE?

a. Guidelines for reporting STIs are often ignored.
b. Statistics on STIs are kept only by individual states.
c. Reporting is required for STIs such as herpes and trichomoniasis.
d. There is no uniformity in the reporting requirements for STIs.

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to change a client's wet-to-moist dressing and notes the dressing is extremely dry. Which of these steps should the nurse take NEXT?

a. Check the client record as to the time of the last dressing change.
b. Ask another nurse to help remove the current dressing.
c. Moisten the dressing with a small amount of saline before removing it.
d. Supersaturate the new dressing and cover with dry 4 x 4 gauze pads.

alexisweber49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Widespread public education about the causes, methods of transmission, and methods of preventing STIs (including sex education classes in schools and public service ads on television and radio) is considered the most important factor in combatting the continued increase in incidence of STIs. However, there is no uniformity in the reporting requirements for STIs.

Answer to Question 2

C
When changing a wet-to-moist dressing, apply clean gloves when removing the soiled dressing, remove gloves, cleanse hands, and apply clean gloves before apply new dressing. If the dressing is extremely dry, moisten the dressing with a small amount of saline before removing it, to prevent damage to new tissue growth.