A nurse is changing a peripheral venous access dressing for a patient. Which of the following is a recommended step in this procedure?
A) Observe clean technique to minimize the possibility of contamination.
B) Cleanse site thoroughly with sterile saline or according to facility policy.
C) Apply chlorhexidine using a back and forth friction scrub for at least 30 seconds.
D) Wipe or blot the site dry and allow to dry completely before covering.
C
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A community health nurse is overwhelmed with all that needs to be done in one day. Which task could most easily be postponed?
a. Reviewing the most recent hospital patient data collected by the local college of nursing b. Deciding which of several possible new clinic options would be most effective in better meeting the needs of the local community c. Evaluating the results of the most recent community-wide screening program before planning for the next community health program d. Giving testimony to the state legislature on a new health and safety bill
The nurse is calling a new mother to schedule a routine home visit planned for 48 to 72 hours after discharge. What is the nurse's priority question to help determine the best time for the visit?
a. "When will the baby's father be home?" b. "Do you plan on having any visitors in the day or two?" c. "At approximately what time do you think you will be nursing your baby?" d. "When will your home be presentable enough for me to come and visit?"
A patient is on post-operative serotonin blocker (Ondansetron) for relief of nause and vomitting. Which assessment is the priority during it's use?
a. Neurologic status especially pupilary reaction time. b. Temperature, protein intake, and blood glucose. c. Serum liver function, and blood pressure. d. Intake and output with serum electrolytes.
A client with asthma asks the nurse which type of medication will decrease bronchoconstriction associated with asthma. Which response by the nurse is the most correct?
1. "Bronchodilators." 2. "Corticosteroids." 3. "Expectorants." 4. "Antitussives."