Safety and Infection Control Compiled Bundle

The nurse is discharging a baby with clubfoot who has had a cast applied. The nurse should provide additional teaching to the parents if they make which statement? -"I should call if I see changes in the color of the toes under the cast." -"I should use a pillow to elevate my child's foot as h...

The charge nurse is making client room assignments. In order to minimize the risk of a hospital acquired infection, which of these children would be the most appropriate roommate for a 3 year-old child diagnosed with minimal change disease? correct answer 4 year-old with bilateral inguinal hernia re...

New tracheostomy nursing care correct answer Change tracheostomy ties when soiled or once a day. A client falls in the bathroom, priority intervention? correct answer Assess client's level of consciousness. Safety first. Female client with chlamydia, patient teaching correct answer -Symptoms ...

After discussing the use of restraints with a client and family, a physician has written a prescription for wrist restraints to be applied to a client. The nurse instructs the nursing assistant to apply the restraints. Which of the following observations by the nurse indicates that the nursing assis...

A registered nurse (RN) is watching as a new licensed practical nurse (LPN) suctions a client with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which of the following protective devices worn by the LPN would cause the RN to determine that the LPN was performing the procedure safely? cor...

The nurse is setting up a client's dinner tray. When the nurse turns her back to the client, the client grabs the nurse's buttocks and states he is hungry for much more than dinner. Which of the following responses by the nurse is indicated? correct answer Complete an incident report To keep th...

A client has a new tracheostomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include when performing tracheostomy care? Select one: a. Change tracheostomy ties when soiled. b. Clean disposable inner cannula with hydrogen peroxide. c. Suction the tracheostomy before beginning care. d...

A client has a new tracheostomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include when performing tracheostomy care? correct answer Change tracheostomy ties when soiled. A client has fallen in the bathroom. Which of the following is the priority nursing action? correct answer Assess ...

1. A child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of suspected meningococcal meningitis. Which of the following nursing measures should the nurse do FIRST? a. Institute seizure precautions b. Assess neurologic status c. Place in respiratory isolation d. Assess vital signs correct a...

A client has a new tracheostomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include when performing tracheostomy care? a. Clean disposable inner cannula with hydrogen peroxide. b. Change tracheostomy ties when soiled. c. Remove soiled dressing with sterile gloves. d. Suction the tr...