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

Author Question: While povidone-iodine is often used for its germicidal effect, the nurse knows: a. that it exerts ... (Read 58 times)

ARLKQ

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 571
on: Jul 24, 2018
While povidone-iodine is often used for its germicidal effect, the nurse knows:
 
  a. that it exerts its maximum effect when it is dry.
  b. that it exerts its maximum effect when it remains wet.
  c. that it is less effective than isopropyl alcohol.
  d. that it exerts a cumulative effect over time.

Question 2

When teaching wound care in the home, the nurse instructs the caregiver about all the following except the:
 
  a. safe storage and use of antiseptics and disinfectants in the home.
  b. need to isolate the client from other family members.
  c. importance of handwashing before and after wound care.
  d. need to wash contaminated linen separate from household linen.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

amandanbreshears

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 320
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: In solution, povidone-iodine is bacteriostatic; when left to dry on a surface it becomes bacteriocidal.
B Incorrect: This is not a true statement.
C Incorrect: This is not true.
D Incorrect: This is not true.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This information needs to be supplied.
B Correct: Clients requiring isolation are not treated at home.
C Incorrect: This information needs to be supplied.
D Incorrect: This information needs to be supplied.


ARLKQ

  • Member
  • Posts: 571
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!

Hdosisshsbshs

  • Member
  • Posts: 315
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

Consequences of normal and inadequate iodine in the diet. Consequences of normal and inadequate iodine in the diet.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Nurse examining and measuring hematuria sample from client with a UTI Nurse examining and measuring hematuria sample from client with a UTI
Responsibilities of the nurse manager Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Nurse collaboration Nurse collaboration
Position effect variegation of eye color in Drosophila Position effect variegation of eye color in Drosophila
Video: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library