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Marty

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is instructing a patient about the most important preventive technique for breaking the chain of infection. What technique is the patient learning about?
 
  a. Sterilization
  b. Standard Precautions
  c. Hand hygiene
  d. Medical asepsis

Question 2

A nurse instructs a nursing assistant about moving older adult patients in bed. When should the nurse intervene when observing the nursing assistant perform a return demonstration?
 
  a. The nursing assistant is using simple language.
  b. The nursing assistant is avoiding jerky movements.
  c. The nursing assistant is avoiding sudden movements.
  d. The nursing assistant is pulling the patient across bed linens.


ricroger

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

ANS: C
Hand hygiene is the most important preventive measure for interrupting the infection process.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The skin of older adults is more fragile and susceptible to injury. When moving or transferring older adults, it is essential to avoid pulling them across bed linens because this may cause shearing or tearing of the skin. The nurse should explain each step in simple language and avoid jerky, sudden movements.


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