Author Question: The nurse is observing a new staff member work with the client. Of the following activities, which ... (Read 152 times)

dollx · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is observing a new staff member work with the client. Of the following activities, which one has the greatest possibility of contributing to a nosocomial infection and requires cor-rection?

a. Washing hands before applying a dressing
b. Taping a plastic bag to the bed rail for tissue disposal
c. Placing a Foley catheter bag on the bed when transferring a client
d. Using alcohol to cleanse the skin before starting an intravenous line

Question 2

The nurse administers the IM medication of iron by the Z-track method. Why was this method used?

a. To provide faster absorption of the medication
b. To reduce discomfort from the needle
c. To provide a more even absorption of the drug
d. To prevent the drug from irritating sensitive tissue

jamesnevil303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The staff member who places the Foley catheter bag on the bed when transferring the client is placing the client at risk for a nosocomial infection because urine in the catheter or drainage tube may re-enter the bladder (reflux).
Washing hands before applying a dressing is a correct action to help prevent a nosocomial infec-tion.
Taping a plastic bag to the bed rail for tissue disposal is a correct action to aid the client in proper disposal of secretions.
Using alcohol to cleanse the skin before starting an intravenous line is a correct action to prevent a nosocomial infection of the bloodstream.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A The Z-track method does not provide faster absorption of the medication.
B The Z-track method does not reduce discomfort from the needle.
C The Z-track method does not provide a more even absorption of the drug.
D The Z-track method is used to minimize local skin irritation by sealing the medication in muscle tissue.