The unit manager is evaluating the care of a new nursing staff ...

[james9437]

The unit manager is evaluating the care of a new nursing staff member. Which of the following techniques is appropriate for the nurse to implement to obtain a clean-voided urine specimen?
 
  a. Apply sterile gloves for the procedure.
  b. Restrict fluids before the specimen collection.
  c. Place the specimen in a clean urinalysis container.
  d. Collect the specimen after the initial stream of urine has passed.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to assist with a sterile procedure in the surgical suite. Which of the following is an appropriate technique that the nurse includes in the surgical scrub?
 
  a. Keeping the hands below the elbows throughout the scrub
  b. Using a brush on the palms and dorsal surface of the hands
  c. Maintaining a scrub for two to six minutes
  d. Washing well around all artificial nails

[pratush dev]

Answer to Question 1

D
To collect a clean-voided specimen, the nurse should collect the specimen (30 to 60 mL) after the initial stream of urine has passed.
Nonsterile gloves are adequate in this instance.
Fluids are encouraged so the client will be more likely to be able to void.
The specimen should be collected in a sterile container and then placed into a plastic specimen bag.

Answer to Question 2

C
A surgical scrub usually takes two to six minutes and the duration is determined by the manu-facture's recommendations for the scrub agent used.
To avoid contamination during a surgical hand scrub, the nurse holds the hands above the el-bows.
Several studies suggest that neither a brush nor a sponge is necessary to reduce bacterial counts on the hands, especially when an alcohol-based product is used.
For maximal elimination of bacteria, artificial nails should be removed.

[james9437]

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[pratush dev]

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