Which of the following situations is most likely to contribute to a health care–acquired infection?
a. A closed urinary drainage system
b. Use of aseptic technique during dressing changes
c. Foley catheter drainage bag touching the floor
d. Changing IV access site when site is red and warm
C
Causes of health care–acquired infection include contact between drainage bag port and conta-minated surface, an open urinary drainage system, failure to use aseptic technique during dressing changes, and failure to change IV access site when inflammation first appears.
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Which of the following units can provide high quality and cost effective care for patients who are less complex, more stable, and have a decreased need for physiologic monitoring could be placed on?
a. intensive care units b. triage units c. progressive care units d. medical surgical units
The nurse is watching a video that depicts a patient and therapist interacting. The patient is asked to say whatever comes to his mind. The nurse identifies this as which of the following?
A) Dream work B) Free associations C) Gestalt therapy D) Classical conditioning
"Doctor shopping," which is common among patients with somatoform disorders, suggests to a nurse that a patient:
a. is denying the psychological component of the illness. b. cannot be successfully treated on an outpatient basis. c. uses rationalization to cope with anxiety aroused by the physical symptoms. d. has chosen to display symptoms of a physical illness to avoid responsibilities.