Which of the following is not a rule for standard precautions?
A) Hands are washed only after gloves are removed.
B) Masks and goggles should be worn if splashing of secretions is likely.
C) Used needles should not be recapped before their disposal.
D) Waterproof gowns should be worn if blood splattering might occur.
A
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Nursing measures that help prevent postpartum urinary tract infection include:
a. Promoting bed rest for 12 hours after delivery. b. Discouraging voiding until the sensation of a full bladder is present. c. Forcing fluids to at least 3000 ml/day. d. Encouraging the intake of orange, grapefruit, or apple juice.
Following insertion of a central venous catheter, the nurse obtains a stat chest x-ray film to verify proper catheter placement. The radiologist reports to the nurse: "The tip of the catheter is located in the superior vena cava
" What is the best interpretation of these results by the nurse? a. The catheter is not positioned correctly and should be removed. b. The catheter position increases the risk of ventricular dysrhythmias. c. The distal tip of the catheter is in the appropriate position. d. The physician should be called to advance the catheter into the pulmonary artery.
A patient in the clinic is concerned because her family has a strong history of colon cancer. The patient asks you what she can do to find out if she is going to get colon cancer. Why would you suggest genetic testing?
A) Just to calm the patient's concerns. B) There is a chance genetic testing can tell the patient whether she has colon cancer. C) Genetic testing cannot yet identify people at risk for colon cancer. D) Researchers have refined methods for genetics risk assessment, and preclinical diagnosis to identify people at risk for some GI disorders.