What can result from the nurse consistently performing hand hygiene and using sterile supplies when caring for patients in the hospital setting?
a. Hospital stay is shortened
b. Sense of self-worth is improved
c. Risk of infection is reduced
d. Nursing care needed is reduced
ANS: C
Hand hygiene is the most important measure for interrupting the infectious process.
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a. Infraclavicular area. b. Supraclavicular area. c. Area distal to the enlarged node. d. Area proximal to the enlarged node.
The region of the brain that acts as a relay station for both motor and sensory activity is the
a. cerebrum. c. thalamus. b. cerebellum. d. hypothalamus.
What would be included in the assessment of the safety and transportation subsystem of a community? (Select all that apply.)
1. The types of public transportation 2. The number of local published newspapers 3. Modes of transportation 4. Air and water quality monitoring 5. Number of schools in the area
An older patient is worried about the cost of healthcare and supplies now that he has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. How should the nurse respond to this patient's concerns?
1. "I believe that some parts of Medicare will cover preventative care, such as diabetes monitoring." 2. "You only need to check your blood sugar once a day, so the cost should not be too high." 3. "Don't worry. I don't think the total bill will be too much." 4. "I don't know anything about insurance."