When caring for patients, the nurse understands that the single most important technique to prevent and control the transmission of infection is:
a. hand hygiene.
b. the use of disposable gloves.
c. the use of isolation precautions.
d. sterilization of equipment.
A
The most important and most basic technique in preventing and controlling transmission of infection is hand hygiene. Use of disposable gloves may help reduce the transmission of infection, but it is not the single most important technique to prevent and control the transmission of infection. Neither the use of isolation precautions nor the sterilization of equipment is the single most important technique to prevent and control the transmission of infection.
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ANS:
An older adult client is exhibiting many of the characteristic signs and symptoms of iron deficiency. In addition to a complete blood count, what diagnostic assessment should the nurse anticipate?
A) Stool for occult blood B) Bone marrow biopsy C) Lumbar puncture D) Urinalysis
The nurse notes that a patient who has undergone skin, tissue, and muscle grafting following a modified radical neck dissection requires suctioning. What is the most important consideration for the nurse when suctioning this patient?
A) Avoid applying suction on or near the suture line. B) Position patient on the non operative side with the head of the bed down. C) Assess the patient's ability to perform self-suctioning. D) Evaluate the patient's ability to swallow saliva and clear fluids.
Diuretics are used in the treatment of all the following, except:
a. edema. c. obesity. b. ascites. d. hypertension.