A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse perform hand hygiene. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Turns off the faucet with their hands
Holds their hands below the elbows while rinsing off soap
Uses hot water to wash their hands
Washes their hands for 10 seconds
The Correct Answer is B
According to the CDC, practicing hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent infections in healthcare settings. Hand hygiene means cleaning your hands by washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. When washing hands with soap and water, healthcare workers should wash their hands for at least 20 seconds1. Holding their hands below the elbows while rinsing off soap is a proper hand hygiene technique
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Answer: C. Place a surgical mask on the client when they leave their room.
Rationale:
A) Wear a surgical mask when within 0.6 m (2 ft) of the client.
While it is necessary to wear a surgical mask when in close proximity to a client on droplet precautions, the distance specified (0.6 m or 2 ft) is less than the standard recommended distance of 1 meter (3 feet). Therefore, this option is not fully aligned with best practices.
B) Move the client to a positive airflow room.
Positive airflow rooms are typically used for clients with immunosuppression or those who need protection from airborne pathogens, not for those on droplet precautions. This action is not appropriate for a client requiring droplet precautions.
C) Place a surgical mask on the client when they leave their room.
This action is appropriate and essential to minimize the risk of transmission of infectious agents to others when the client is moving outside their isolation area. The client wearing a mask is a key part of droplet precautions.
D) Remove fresh flowers from the client’s room.
While it may be necessary to remove fresh flowers in certain cases (such as for neutropenic clients), this is not specifically related to droplet precautions. Droplet precautions focus primarily on respiratory secretions and do not directly involve the presence of flowers.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Localized warmth is a classic sign of inflammation and can indicate the presence of an infection or injury in the affected area. Sanguineous drainage is a type of wound drainage that consists of blood and is not a sign of inflammation. Palpable pedal pulses and full range of motion can provide information about the injury, but they are not specific to inflammation. Therefore, options b, c, and d are incorrect.
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