Author Question: The nurse knows that which of the following skills does not require the use of sterile technique? ... (Read 33 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse knows that which of the following skills does not require the use of sterile technique?

a. NG tube insertion
b. Foley catheterization
c. Tracheostomy care
d. PICC line insertion

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is comatose. Her intervention is appropriate when she performs oral care:

a. every shift.
b. twice daily.
c. every 4 hours.
d. daily.

macybarnes · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
NG tube insertion requires a clean, not sterile, technique. Use strict aseptic technique when inserting an intravenous (IV) or Foley catheter and when performing suctioning of the lower airway.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Oral care should be performed every 4 hours to prevent the colonization of bacteria. Less often than every 4 hours is not effective.