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NSG 3100 Unit 1 & 2 Complete Study Solutions With Latest Updates
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NSG 3100 Unit 1 & 2 Complete Study Solutions WithLatest Updates
Unit 1- Hand Hygiene ANS #1 way to prevent infection
How long do you wash your hands? ANS -15-20 seconds
5 moments of hand hygiene ANS -before touching the patient
-before aseptic procedure
-After body fluid exposure
-After touching patient
-After touching a patients surroundings
CDC ANS Center for Disease Control
Bathing a patient ANS -Privacy is of upmost importance
-Ensure comfortable temperature of room and bathing water
-Offer to let client void before bathing (water can stimulate the urge to void)
-Lay a warm sheet over top the client, and only expose the area you are bathing
-Go from a head to toe approach (but leave the peri-area for last)
What does bathing help with? ANS stimulates circulation and rids the body of sebum
Se diff ANS -sanitizers dont kill se diff
-Deadly Diarrhea
, If patient has dry skin ANS - Bathe less
- Increase fluid Intake
-Humidify Air
- Moisturize
If patient has rash ANS - Tepid bath
- Avoid scratches
- Avoid irritating clothing
- keep area clean
If patient has acne ANS -Wash face using hot water
-Avoid oily creams or cosmetics that block ducts
-Never squeeze or pick at the lesions b/c this can increase the potential for infection and scarring
HS ANS Bedtime hours
Ambulate ANS to walk
vasoconstriction ANS the constriction of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.
vasodilation ANS A widening of the diameter of a blood vessel, decreases blood pressure
foot care ANS -Keep feet from getting dry (dry = risk for breakdown)
- avoid putting lotion between the toes (breading ground for bacteria)
-Inspect feet carefully
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