Author Question: To remove a rigid contact lens from a client's eye, the nurse would first: A. Use a lens suction ... (Read 200 times)

NguyenJ · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

To remove a rigid contact lens from a client's eye, the nurse would first:

A. Use a lens suction cup
B. Squeeze the upper and lower lids together
C. Slide the lens onto the white of the eye and pinch it off
D. Draw the skin of the outer eye taut and ask the client to blink

Question 2

When performing surgical hand washing, the nurse should:

A. Keep the hands below the elbows
B. Apply surgical attire before the scrub
C. Scrub for at least 2 to 3 minutes with an antimicrobial
D. Dry the hands and arms, starting at the elbow and moving toward the fingers

jamesnevil303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
D. The first method for removal of a rigid contact lens is to draw the skin of the outer eye taut and ask the client to blink.
A. The first method for removal of a rigid contact lens is to draw the skin of the outer eye taut and ask the client to blink; if that is not successful, a lens suction could be used.
B. The first method for removal of a rigid contact lens is to draw the skin of the outer eye taut and ask the client to blink; this method could be tried if the first is unsuccessful.
C. The first method for removal of a rigid contact lens is to draw the skin of the outer eye taut and ask the client to blink; this is the procedure for a soft contact lens.

Answer to Question 2

C
C. AORN recommends a 2- to 3-minute hand and arm scrub with an approved antimicrobial agent for all surgical procedures.
A. Keep hands elevated above elbows. Rinse hands and arms thoroughly under running water.
B. The surgical hand wash is completed before applying surgical attire.
D. Dry hands and arms starting at hands and moving toward elbows.