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jenna1

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When a nurse will be in direct contact with a client's body fluids, which of these statements about use of protective equipment is TRUE?
 
  a. Gloves are optional, but a gown is required.
  b. Hands should be cleansed before and after gloves are applied.
  c. Gown, mask, and goggles are required.
  d. Sterile gloves are required for any client contact.

Question 2

A nurse has to perform nasotracheal suctioning for a client with difficulty breathing due to congestion. Which of the following statements describes the purpose of nasotracheal suctioning?
 
  A) Removes secretions from the upper portion of the lower airway through a nasally inserted catheter.
  B) Removes secretions from the bottom portion of the lower airway through a nasally inserted catheter.
  C) Removes secretions from the mouth using a Yankeur-tip or tonsil-tip catheter.
  D) Removes secretions from the throat through a nasally inserted catheter.



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SeanoH09

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Answer to Question 1

B
Gloves are required when hand contact with any body fluid is anticipated. Hands are cleansed before and after gloves are applied.

Answer to Question 2

A
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Nasotracheal suctioning is the removal of secretions from the upper portion of the lower airway through a nasally inserted catheter. Oral suctioning is the removal of secretions from the mouth using a Yankeur-tip or tonsil-tip catheter. Nasopharyngeal suctioning means removing secretions from the throat through a nasally inserted catheter.




jenna1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Liamb2179

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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