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cabate

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What is the best method to prevent the spread of infection when the nurse is changing the dressing over a wound infected with Staphylococcus aureus?
 
  a. Change the dressing using sterile gloves.
  b. Soak the dressing in sterile normal saline.
  c. Apply antibiotic ointment over the wound.
  d. Wash hands and properly dispose of soiled dressings.

Question 2

The nurse is interviewing a patient with contact dermatitis. Which finding indicates a need for patient teaching?
 
  a. The patient applies corticosteroid cream to pruritic areas.
  b. The patient uses Neosporin ointment on minor cuts or abrasions.
  c. The patient adds oilated oatmeal (Aveeno) to the bath water every day.
  d. The patient takes diphenhydramine (Benadryl) at night if itching occurs.


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lin77x

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Careful hand washing and the safe disposal of soiled dressings are the best means of preventing the spread of skin problems. Sterile glove and sterile saline use during wound care will not necessarily prevent spread of infection. Applying antibiotic ointment will treat the bacteria but not necessarily prevent the spread of infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Neosporin can cause contact dermatitis. The other medications are being used appropriately by the patient.


cabate

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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