Molly Flashcards
Nurses should be aware of the verbal and non-verbal ways patients communicate discomfort. What would be an appropriate tool to use with Molly?
A. PQRSTU.
B. A faces pain scale.
C. A verbal descriptor scale.
D. A numeric rating scale.
B. A faces pain scale.
How would you advise Molly and her Mum as to the best way to reduce the risk of spreading the disease?
A. Hand hygiene.
B. The use of disposable gloves.
C. The use of isolation precautions.
D. Sterilisation of equipment.
A. Hand hygiene.
Which of the following would be the most accurate nursing diagnosis for Molly?
A. Molly would like the day off school and has stuck toothpaste in her eye.
B. Pain related to exudate in the left eye.
C. Potential visual impairment due to bloodshot right eye.
D. Conjunctivitis related to itchy eye with pus.
B. Pain related to exudate in the left eye.
You are aware that it is important to break the chain of infection, which of the following is an example of a nursing intervention that is implemented to reduce a reservoir of infection for the patient?
A. Covering the mouth and nose, with your elbow, when sneezing.
B. Wearing disposable gloves.
C. Isolating the patient’s articles.
D. Changing soiled dressings.
D. Changing soiled dressings.
Which of the following statements about PPE is INCORRECT?
A. PPE used should be appropriate, fit for purpose and suitable for the person using/wearing it?
B. Once the task is completed PPE should be removed and disposed of immediately.
C. Take care to prevent contaminating clothing, skin and/or environment whilst removing PPE.
D. You do not need to perform hand hygiene if you have worn gloves.
D. You do not need to perform hand hygiene if you have worn gloves.
Which of the following is not an element in the chain of infection?
A. Infectious agent or pathogen.
B. Formulation of immunoglobulin.
C. Means of transmission.
D. Reservoir for pathogen growth.
B. Formulation of immunoglobulin.
