NCMA217 RLE (BAG TECHNIQUE)

Question 1

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An essential and indispensable
equipment of the public health
nurse which he/she has to carry
along when he/she goes out of
home visit

Answer 1

PUBLIC HEALTH BAG

Question 2

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Contains basic medications and
articles necessary for giving care

Answer 2

PUBLIC HEALTH BAG

Question 3

▪A tool making use of a public health
bag through which the nurse bring
during a home visit.

Answer 3

BAG TECHNIQUE

Question 4

▪Minimize or prevent the spread of any
infection

Answer 4

BAG TECHNIQUE

Question 5

▪It saves time and effort in
performance of nursing procedures

Answer 5

BAG TECHNIQUE

Question 6

▪Performed depending on the agency’s
policy and home situation

Answer 6

BAG TECHNIQUE

Question 7

PURPOSE OF BAG TECHNIQUE

Answer 7

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To prevent contamination of bag and
equipment, avoid cross infection and
establish a clean work area
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Protect client, family members, and
health care workers from the spread of
infection
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Demonstrate compliance with agency,,
and local laws and regulations,
accreditation, standards, infection control
principles, and standard precautions

Question 8

DON’T FORGET

Answer 8

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Bag should contain all necessary articles,
supplies and equipment before leaving for
visits
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All contents should be cleaned & is well
protected in contact with any article in the
patient’s home
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Contents are arranged most convenient to
the user
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Bag soiled reusable items that cannot be cleaned in the clients home
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Plan where you discard disposable items
ahead of time
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Clean and disinfect the health care bag
weekly by wiping down inside of bag with a
clean cloth.
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Outside of the bag must be washed in mild
soap and warm water, air dry on monthly basis

Question 9

NURSING
CONSIDERATIONS

Answer 9

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Instruct the client on infection control
precautions
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Consider referring client who have active
infectious organisms
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Try to visit these client last or at the end of
the day
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When possible, use disposable equipment
or keep needed equipment in the home with
these client

Question 10

CONTENTS

Answer 10

• PAPER, PLASTIC, LINEN LINING
• EXTRA PAPER FOR MAKING WASTE BAG
• KIDNEY BASIN
• APRON
• HAND TOWEL
• SOAP IN SOAP DISH
• COTTON BALLS
• 1 STERILE & CLEAN GLOVES
• ALCOHOL LAMP
• (2) 10 ML TEST TUBE
• DROPPER
• TEST TUBE HOLDER
• BENEDICT’S REAGENT
• ACETIC ACID
• BANDAGE SCISSORS/ CLAMP
• MICROPOSE TAPE

Question 11

CONTENTS AND
ARRANGEMENT OF BAG
(⮚ Front of the bag – left to right)

Answer 11

⮚ Front of the bag – left to right
- THERMOMETED

Question 12

CONTENTS AND
ARRANGEMENT OF BAG
(⮚Right rear of the bag)

Answer 12

⮚Right rear of the bag
- 2 TEST TUBE HOLDER
- TEST TUBE HOLDER
- MEDICINE DROPPER
- PENLIGHT

Question 13

CONTENTS AND
ARRANGEMENT OF BAG
(⮚Left rear of the bag)

Answer 13

⮚Left rear of the bag
- MEDICINE GLASS
- BABY’S WEIGHING SCALE
- BANDAGE SCISSOR
- STRAIGHT SCISSOR
- TOURNIQUET

Question 14

CONTENTS AND
ARRANGEMENT OF BAG
(⮚Back of the bag
cleaning solutions)

Answer 14

⮚Back of the bag
cleaning solutions
- ALCOHOL 70%
- ACETIC ACID 5%
- AROMATIC SPIRIT AMMONIA
- BENEDICT’S SOLUTION
- HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
- 10% AND 7% BETADINE SOLUTION

Question 15

CONTENTS AND
ARRANGEMENT OF BAG
(* Center of the bag)

Answer 15

• Center of the bag
  a. Kelly forceps (curve/straight)
  b. Sterile dressings (gauze)
  c. Cotton applicator
  d. Tape measure
  e. Tongue depressor
  f. Syringes (1cc, 3cc, 5cc)
  g. Hypodermic needles (G19, 22, 23, 25, 26)
  h. Alcohol lamp
  i. Tongue depressor
  j. Micropore tape
  k. Sterile cord clamp
  l. kidney basin

Question 16

CONTENTS AND
ARRANGEMENT OF BAG
(⮚Top pile center of the bag)

Answer 16

⮚Top pile center of the bag
- HAND TOWEL IN A PLASTIC BAG
- SOAP IN A SOAP DISH
- APRON
- PAPER LININH
- PAPER WASTE BAG IN THE POCKET OF THE BAG
- PLASTIC LINING
- SURGICAL GLOVES
- CLEAN GLOVES