The infection control practitioner plans an in-service on control of health care-associated infections. The program should concentrate on:
a. observing nurses caring for patients.
b. screening patients who are admitted to the hospital.
c. educating hospital personnel about aseptic practices.
d. discharging infectious patients from the hospital.
C
Duties of the infection control practitioner include staff education on infection control.
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1. Suggesting alternative behavior. 2. Seeking social support. 3. Reframing. 4. Expressing affection.
Which action by the nurse breaches patient confidentiality? Select all that apply
1) Leaving patient data displayed on a computer screen where others may view it 2) Remaining logged on to the computer system after documenting patient care 3) Faxing a patient report to the nurses' station where the patient is being transferred 4) Informing the nurse manager of a change in the patient's condition
A true statement describing the differences in the pediatric genitourinary system compared with the adult genitourinary system is that
a. The young infant's kidneys can more effectively concentrate urine than an adult's kidneys. b. After 6 years of age, kidney function is nearly like that of an adult. c. Unlike adults, most children do not regain normal kidney function after acute renal failure. d. Young children have shorter urethras, which can predispose them to UTIs.
The nurse is conscientious in the care of the feet and legs of a patient with sickle cell anemia because:
a. stasis ulcers are a constant threat. b. bleeding may occur on the soles of the feet. c. edema of the feet increases activity into-lerance. d. toenails must be kept short to avoid in-grown nails.