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waynest · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Standard Precautions to prevent transmission of pathogens should be used when the nurse is likely to come into contact with blood, urine, stool, and sputum. Evidence has suggested which other bodily fluid may necessitate precautions?

1. Tears
2. Sweat
3. Semen
4. Ear wax

Question 2

When administering medication through an NG tube that is connected to suction, what is done after the medication is given through the tube?

1. The tube is reconnected to the suction.
2. The tube is clamped for 10 minutes then reconnected to suction.
3. The tube is clamped for 30 minutes then reconnected to suction.
4. The suction is left off for 4 hours then reconnected to suction.

janieazgirl · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that health care workers use gloves, gowns, masks, and protective eyewear when they are likely to be exposed to patients' blood or body flu-ids; they consider that all patients might be infected. It is suggested that semen carries the HIV infection.

Answer to Question 2

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When the medication has passed through the tube, reclamp the tube for 30 minutes before the suction is reattached.