The nurse is observing a new staff member work with the patient. Of the following activities, which one has the greatest possibility of contributing to a nosocomial infection and requires correction?
a. Washing hands before applying a dressing
b. Taping a plastic bag to the bed rail for tissue disposal
c. Placing a Foley catheter bag on the bed when transferring a patient
d. Using alcohol to cleanse the skin before starting an intravenous line
C
Feedback
A Washing hands before applying a dressing is a correct action to help prevent a nosocomial infection.
B Taping a plastic bag to the bed rail for tissue disposal is a correct action to aid the patient in proper disposal of secretions.
C The staff member who places the Foley catheter bag on the bed when transferring the patient is placing the patient at risk for a nosocomial infection because urine in the catheter or drainage tube may re-enter the bladder (reflux).
D Using alcohol to cleanse the skin before starting an intravenous line is a correct action to prevent a nosocomial infection of the bloodstream.
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