The culture from the wound infection shows the organism: Bacterial Staphylococcal Aureus. Which of the following healthcare provider orders would the nurse anticipate?

supportive interventions as no antibiotic will work with this class of organisms

an antibiotic to which the organism is sensitive

wound irrigations with hypotonic solution to wash out the elevated electrolytes

apply cold to constrict the blood vessels in the wound site

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Staphylococcus aureus is often susceptible to antibiotics, so supportive interventions without antibiotics would not be appropriate.

B.   The most appropriate action for treating an infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus would be to administer an antibiotic to which the organism is sensitive.
C.   While wound irrigation may be part of the treatment plan for wound infections, using a hypotonic solution to wash out elevated electrolytes is not specifically indicated for Staphylococcus aureus infections.
D.   Applying cold to the wound site would not be the primary treatment for a wound infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Antibiotic therapy is necessary to address the bacterial infection.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Cleaning the wound from the inner to outer area helps prevent introducing microorganisms from the surrounding skin into the wound, reducing the risk of infection.
B. While preventing infection may indirectly reduce swelling associated with inflammation, the primary rationale for cleansing the wound in this manner is to minimize the introduction of microorganisms.

C. Pain reduction is not the primary goal of cleaning the wound from the inner to outer area, although minimizing the risk of infection may help prevent secondary pain caused by infection.
D. While maintaining a clean environment is essential for wound care, the goal of cleansing the wound in this manner is to reduce the risk of introducing microorganisms, not to achieve sterility.

A. Sharing a cell phone B. Not wearing a mask C. Sharing eating utensils D. Sharing the O2 saturation equipment between clients E. Touching others skin without washing hands F. Opening doors using your foot when possible G. Turning off the water faucet with paper towel

Correct Answer is ["A","C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Sharing personal items like a cell phone can transmit infectious agents through contact.
B. Not wearing a mask primarily affects the transmission of airborne or droplet infections, not those transmitted by contact.
C. Sharing eating utensils can transfer infectious agents through contact with saliva or oral secretions.
D. Sharing equipment like O2 saturation equipment without proper disinfection between uses can transmit infections through contact.
E. Touching others' skin without washing hands can transfer infectious agents through direct contact.
F. Opening doors using your foot does not directly affect the transmission of infections through contact.
G. Turning off the water faucet with a paper towel primarily reduces the risk of contact with germs on the faucet itself, not the transmission of infections through contact.

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