The nurse is reviewing patient care needs with a nursing assistant. Which intervention should the nurse explain as being the most important means of preventing the spread of infection?

a. Gloving
b. Gowning
c. Hand washing
d. Wearing a mask


ANS: C
Although using gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, and face shields help prevent the spread of infection, the most important action is hand washing.

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When making a decision to delegate a nursing task, which of the following factors are assessed (select all that apply)?

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Which population is most likely to be affected by poverty?

a. Women b. Men c. Two-parent families d. Adoptive families

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As the American population ages, nurses expect see more patients admitted to long-term care facilities in need of palliative care

Regulations now in place that govern how the care in these facilities is both organized and reimbursed emphasize what aspect of care? A) Ongoing acute care B) Restorative measures C) Mobility and socialization D) Incentives to palliative care

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