The nurse is preparing a presentation on Standard Precautions. ...

[haleyc112]

The nurse is preparing a presentation on Standard Precautions. Which statement should be included in the presentation?
 
  1. Cut the needle off a syringe after using it to give a client an injection.
  2. Dispose of blood-contaminated materials in a biohazard container.
  3. Gloves should not be worn for client care unless body fluids are seen.
  4. Wear a mask when in direct contact with all clients.

Question 2

The nurse should ensure that what items are included in the room of a client who is on contact isolation?
 
  1. Cabinet stocked with gloves and gowns
  2. Cards and records
  3. Paper towels, sink, and blood pressure cuff
  4. Sign on the door

[firehawk60]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Needles should never be cut, bent, or altered in any way as this would place the health care provider at risk to be stuck.
Rationale 2: Disposal of blood-contaminated materials in a biohazard container is a Standard Precaution.
Rationale 3: Gloves should be worn when providing client care whether body secretions are seen or not.
Rationale 4: Masks need not be worn when giving routine direct client care unless the client's condition so warrants.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: A cabinet stocked with gloves and gowns would be on the outside of the room.
Rationale 2: Cards and records should never be taken into an isolation room.
Rationale 3: Paper towels and a sink for hand washing should be in the client's room so they can be used before the staff leaves the room. A blood pressure cuff is needed to stay in the client's room to prevent cross contamination.
Rationale 4: The sign explaining the kind of isolation should be on the outside of the door to alert the staff of what is needed to enter.

[haleyc112]

TYSM

[kjohnson]

Excellent