A nurse requires supplies and equipment that have been prepared for surgical asepsis. The nurse intervenes when he or she realizes that the supplies were prepared using
1. Ionizing radiation.
2. Ultrasound.
3. Autoclaving.
4. Chemical disinfection.
Question 2
A nursing instructor observes as a student collects and prepares sterile materials for a procedure. The instructor recognizes that further teaching is necessary when
1. The student checks the expiration date on the pack.
2. The sterilization tape has dark hash marks.
3. The student chooses sterile gloves in the correct size.
4. The student uses a nightstand that is lower than the waist level.
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
Surgical Gloving
A typical massage room has adequate space for equipment and pleasant decorations.
Equipment Used During the Physical Assessment
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement