Question

a check mark beside the procedures that require the use of disposable gloves. Assisting with a vaginal examination Performing a routine urinalysis Measuring a patient's temperature, pulse, and respirations Performing a patient interview 14. Place XDrawing blood from a 6-year-old child 15. Summarize the risk for infection and recommended follow-up if a healthcare worker is exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). pected infectious disease, including protection from body fluids, secretions, excretions, blood, nonintact skin, and mucous membranes. 16. Ide ntify the variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) that can be used when caring for a patient with a sus-
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Answer 1

HBV:

1. Give hepatitis B immunoglobulin within 12 to 24 hours of exposure, and give hepatitis B vaccine at 1 and 6 months.

HIV:

1. 2 or 3 drug regimen of anti retro viral therapy.

Variety of PPE:

Gloves

Gown

Apron

Protective eye wear

Face shield

Mask