Author Question: When caring for a patient who is receiving radiation therapy, you should A) wear a mask and gloves ... (Read 77 times)

Beheh · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

When caring for a patient who is receiving radiation therapy, you should
A) wear a mask and gloves at all times.
B) stay at least 3 feet away from the patient unless providing direct care.
C) remain behind the safe line at all times to prevent radiation exposure.
D) work behind a mobile lead shield when providing direct care.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about infection control and taking a patient's blood pressure is correct?
A) Use the same alcohol wipe on both the earpieces and bell of a stethoscope.
B) Leave a disposable cuff in a patient's room and use it for the duration of his or her stay.
C) Wipe the blood pressure cuff with a disinfectant once each day.
D) Use a disposable paper cuff for multiple patients and discard once it shows signs of wear.