Author Question: A registered nurse wants to review the latest information regarding prevention of a health care ... (Read 31 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A registered nurse wants to review the latest information regarding prevention of a health care acquired infection. Where is the best place for the nurse to obtain this information?

a. Online information
b. Peer-reviewed nursing journal
c. Latest edition of a nursing textbook
d. Most recent edition of a popular magazine

Question 2

A patient needs to have a Foley catheter inserted. Place the following steps into the correct order for this procedure. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D.)

a. Apply sterile gloves.
b. Open the catheterization kit.
c. Wash the perineal area with soap and water.
d. Position the patient.
e. Drape the perineum.
f. Clean the urethra.

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

Answer to Question 1

C
The best scientific evidence comes from well-designed, systematically conducted research studies, usually found in peer-reviewed scientific journals. A good textbook incorporates current evidence into the practice guidelines and procedures it describes. However, a textbook relies on the scientific literature, and sometimes information on a particular topic is outdated by the time a book is published. Peer-reviewed material is better than online information or recent popular magazines.

Answer to Question 2

D, C, B, A, E, F
Positioning permits visualization of the perineal structures. Washing reduces microorganisms. The catheterization kit contains materials necessary to insert the catheter. Apply sterile gloves to prevent infection, drape the perineum, and clean urethra with antiseptic solution to prevent infection.