Molly

Question 1

Nurses should be aware of the verbal and non-verbal ways patients communicate discomfort. What would be an appropriate assessment tool to use with Molly?

Answer 1

A faces pain scale

Question 2

How would you advise Molly and her mum as to the best way to reduce the risk of spreading the disease?

Answer 2

Hand hygiene

Question 3

What would be the most accurate nursing diagnosis for Molly?

Answer 3

Pain related to exudate in left eye

Question 4

You are aware that it is important to break the chain of infection, what is an example of a nursing intervention that is implemented to reduce a reservoir of infection for a patient?

Answer 4

Changing soiled dressings

Question 5

What statement about PPE is incorrect?
PPE used should be appropriate, fit for the purpose and suitable for the person using/wearing it.
Once the task is completed PPE should be removed and disposed of immediately.
Take care to prevent contaminating clothing, skin and/or environment whilst removing PPE.
You do not need to perform hand hygiene if you have worn gloves.

Answer 5

You do not need to perform hand hygiene if you have worn gloves

Question 6

What is not an element in the chain of infection?

Answer 6

Formation of immunoglobulin