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lracut11

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The patient in the intensive care unit has developed a urinary tract infection related to the indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following best describes this type of infection?
 
  a. Nosocomial
  b. Healthcare associated
  c. Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO)
  d. Unavoidable occurrence

Question 2

While donning sterile gloves, the nurse notices the edges of the glove package are slightly yellow. The yellow area is more than 1 inch away from the gloves and only appears to be on the outside of the glove package. What is the best action for the nurse
 
  a. Continue using the gloves inside the package because the package is intact.
  b. Remove gloves from the sterile field and use a new pair of sterile gloves.
  c. Throw all supplies away that were to be used and begin again.
  d. Use the gloves and make sure the yellow edges of the package do not touch the client.


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bpool94

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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