which of these actions would indicate the nurse understands the principles of sterile technique?
The action that indicate the nurse understands the principles of sterile technique is - "I always check the expiration date of sterile packages."
which of these actions would indicate the nurse understands the principles of sterile technique?
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about sterile technique with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following procedures requires sterile technique?
A nurse is preparing a sterile field. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as contaminating the field? Placing a sterile dressing 5 cm (2 in) from the border of the sterile field Holding a sterile item at just above waist level Opening a sterile package over the middle of the sterile field Opening the sterile tray by first unfolding the flap closest to his body
A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse prepare a sterile field. For which of the following actions should the nurse intervene? Positions the wrapped package on the bedside table so the outer flap is away from her Holds a bottle of solution with the label away from the palm of the hand. Holds gauze packages 15 cm (6 in) above the sterile field. Wears sterile gloves when moving sterile items on the sterile field. Cuortion 6/1noint
. The nurse is preparing a sterile field. Which of the following would be considered contamination of the field? (Select all that apply.) a) Some of the sterile normal saline spills onto the sterile barrier. b) Non-sterile items are added to the sterile field. c) The nurse prepares the sterile field and leaves the room to get more sterile supplies. d nurse prepares the sterile field immediately before the procedure. e) When a sterile item falls off the sterile field,...
The sterile technique guidelines found in AORN Standard VI state that “ items introduced to the sterile field should be opened, dispensed, and transferred by methods that maintain the sterility and integrity of the item and the sterile field.” Which of the following actions is supported by this guideline?
Which response indicates that the nursing assistant understands these principles? A nurse observes a nursing assistant bending over a bed as she helps an obese client sit up. The nurse discusses her observations with the nursing assistant to reinforce the need for proper body mechanics. A. I need to keep my back straight and lift with my thigh muscles. B. I need to keep my elbows bent and use my thigh muscles to bear the weight. C. I should bend...
67 Preventing Infection Match the practices with the correct principles for surgical asepsis. A. A sterile item can only touch another sterile item. B. Sterile items or a sterile field is always kept within your vision and above your waist. C. Airborne microbes can contaminate sterile items or a sterile field. D. Fluid flows down, in the direction of gravity E. The sterile field is kept dry, unless the area below it is sterile. F. The edges of a sterile...
The nurse understands that antihistamines are NOT contraindicated in clients with which of the following A Pregnancy B. Convulsive disorders C Diabetes Type 2 D. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
The nurse is caring for a child that has been diagnosed with croup. The nurse understands that the physician should be notified for which of the following problems? Increased respiratory distress Development of a barking cough Improvement in cold symptoms Inspiratory strido
The nurse is caring for a patient with edema in the legs. The nurse understands the edema is a result of which of the following? 1- increased capillary oncotic pressure from the loss of plasma protein 2- Hyponatremia causing water to move from the intercellular space to the vascular space 3- increased hydrostatic pressure forcing fluid out of the vessel and into the tissue 4- obstruction of the lymphatic system causing increased fluid in the veins