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Beheh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Jamie is a student nurse who is bathing Mrs. Schmitt, a 47-year-old patient with right lower lobe pneumonia. Jamie is concerned with maintaining Mrs. Schmitt's dignity, warmth and safety.

Which of the following is most important for Jamie to do when bathing her patient to maintain Mrs. Schmitt's safety? A. Use superfatted soap.
B. Wash from cleanest to less clean.
C. Use gloves when washing her patient's face.
D. Keep the bed in high position during the bath.

Question 2

Jane is a nursing student who has completed transferring Mrs. Ennis, who is blind, to the orthopedic unit after right knee replacement surgery.

The best position for Jane to assume when ambulating Mrs. Ennis is standing on her _____ side and walking a half step _____ her.
A. left; ahead
B. right; ahead
C. left; behind
D. right; behind

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Always perform hygiene measures moving from cleanest to less clean or dirty areas. This often requires you to change gloves and perform hand hygiene during care activities.

Answer to Question 2

A
You will need to assist patients with acute visual impairments with walking. Stand on the pa-tient's dominant, stronger, or uninjured side. The patient grasps your elbow or upper arm. You then walk one half step ahead and slightly to the patient's side. The patient's shoulder is directly behind your shoulder. Relax and walk at a comfortable pace.