This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is preparing to perform suctioning on a new tracheostomy with the potential for forceful ... (Read 71 times)

Brittanyd9008

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is preparing to perform suctioning on a new tracheostomy with the potential for forceful expulsion of secretions. What PPE should be worn?
 
  a. Gloves and eyewear
  b. Gloves, gown, and mask
  c. Eyewear and gown
  d. Eyewear, mask, gown, gloves

Question 2

For which situation is it inappropriate to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer?
 
  a. Patient with pneumonia
  b. Patient with C. difficile
  c. Status post-appendectomy
  d. Patient with HIV


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

huda

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Use gloves routinely when blood or body fluid might be present. If splashing is possible, use your nursing judgment about what other PPE might be necessary. Forceful expulsion of secretions would require all PPEgown, mask, eyewear, and glovesto provide adequate protection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Soap and water must be used to thoroughly clean hands if there is any visible soiling or dirt and with certain infections such as Clostridium difficile and vancomycin-resistant enterococci when preparing for a sterile or surgical procedure, before and after eating, and after using the restroom. In all other situations, a hand sanitizer is as effective as soap and water.


Brittanyd9008

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
TY


huda

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Did you know?

Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.

The nurse needs to inform the patient with impaired vision when a touch is to occur and ask permissi The nurse needs to inform the patient with impaired vision when a touch is to occur and ask permissi
Preparing a Smear Preparing a Smear
Preparing a Urine Specimen for Microscopic Examination (for Classroom Evaluation Only) Preparing a Urine Specimen for Microscopic Examination (for Classroom Evaluation Only)
Membrane potential of a cell permeable to potassium only. Membrane potential of a cell permeable to potassium only.
Neuronal action potential. Neuronal action potential.
The Ames test for potential mutagenicity of chemical compounds The Ames test for potential mutagenicity of chemical compounds
Video: Gastrin (protein digestion)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library