In preventing the spread of infection, the MOST important intervention for health care professionals is:
a. client education c. proper use of isolation techniques
b. hand hygiene d. universal precautions
B
Nurses can use specific strategies to break or block the transmission of infection. These strategies focus on breaking one of the six links in the chain of infection. Hand washing is the most important practice in preventing spread of infection.
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A) The evidence among the studies is highly conflicting with many variables B) The hypotheses vary in their predictions; both null and directional hypotheses are used C) The number of studies can be varied from few to many D) The independent variable and the dependent variable should be similar enough to merit integration
The person with bipolar disorder:
a. Has severe extremes in mood, energy, and ability to function b. Abuses others c. Has poor judgment and is hostile d. Cannot interpret reality correctly
MC The nurse wants to work with the group that is most at-risk for hypertension. Which group is this?
A. Latinos B. African-Americans C. Hispanics D. Caucasians
Which of the following would be most important to assess when a client is noted to be a mouth breather?
A) Asking if the client experiences dry mouth often B) Inspecting for dental caries C) Checking for deviated nasal septum D) Asking what other symptoms the client is experiencing