Which of the following interventions provide the MOST important technique for infection control?
a. hand hygiene c. universal precautions
b. Standard Precautions d. surgical asepsis
A
Hand washing is the most basic and effective infection-control measure to prevent and control the transmission of infectious agents.
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While studying learning, the nursing student identifies which of the following attributes of learning as applying to both clients and self? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. A consequence of experience 2. An individual process 3. A change in behavior 4. An experience that occurs with the teacher 5. An intellectual and emotional process
Ongoing evaluation of patient education occurs by:
a. each member of the health care team who provides teaching. b. the nurse who evaluates the patient's physical abilities. c. the patient stating that he understands the instruction. d. not allowing review so the focus remains forward.
One type of medicine a patient on home care receives could be given with any of the following schedules. Which of the following would be most effective in helping compliance?
A) Two times a day at 12 noon and 12 midnight B) Every 4 hours around the clock C) Every 2 hours around the clock D) Three times a day at 10 am, 2 pm, and 10 pm
Although all of the following components are important, which two components of nursing care are identified by home health care nurses as most important when caring for clients in the home?
A) Computer knowledge, cultural diversity B) Physical assessment, infection control C) Communications, technical skills D) Documentation, problem solving