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cartlidgeashley

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What action by the nurse is most important for preventing hospital-acquired infections in the older population?
 
  a. Appropriate hand hygiene
  b. Rapid isolation for infection
  c. Strict sterile procedures
  d. Ensuring patient nutrition

Question 2

The staff members in a long-term care facility have noted a decline in cognitive function in one of the residents; however, each time the resident is given the Short Portable Mental Status Ques-tionnaire (SPMSQ), the score does not change
 
  What action by the nursing manager is best?
  a. Provide in-service education on using this tool.
  b. Conduct the assessment him- or herself
  c. Switch to a different screening tool
  d. Determine that no changes have occurred.


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zenzy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Hand hygiene is the most effective infection control action the nursing staff can take.

Answer to Question 2

C
The SPMSQ is given orally, and because it is short, it is easy to memorize. The manager should use a different tool.


cartlidgeashley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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