nursing care

Question 1

what should be done frequently and effectively before and after caring for a patient

Answer 1

hand hygiene

Question 2

what should you educate the client on

Answer 2

required and recommended immunizations and where to obtain them

Question 3

who are the target groups for immunizations

Answer 3

children, older adults, those with
chronic disease, and those who are immunocompromised
and
their families and contacts

Question 4

regarding oral care what should you educate the
client on

Answer 4

good oral care and return demonstrations of it

Question 5

what does good oral hygiene decrease

Answer 5

protein (which attracts micro‑organisms) in the oral cavity,
which thereby decreases the growth of
micro‑organisms that can migrate through breaks in the
oral mucosa

Question 6

regarding fluids what should you encourage the client to do

Answer 6

consume an adequate amount
of fluids

Question 7

what does adequate fluid intake do

Answer 7

prevents the stasis of urine
by flushing the urinary tract and decreasing the growth of
micro‑organisms

Question 8

what does adequate hydration do for the skin

Answer 8

keeps the skin from breaking down. Intact skin prevents micro‑organisms

Question 9

what should you ensure for immobile clients

Answer 9

pulmonary hygiene
(turning, coughing, deep breathing, incentive
spirometry) is done every 2 hr, or as prescribed

Question 10

what does good pulmonary hygiene do

Answer 10

decreases the growth of
micro‑organisms and the development of pneumonia

Question 11

how does good pulmonary hygiene decrease the growth of microorganisms and the development of pneumonia

Answer 11

preventing stasis of pulmonary excretions,
stimulating ciliary movement and clearance, and
expanding the lungs

Question 12

what should you use in the provision of care to all clients in order to prevent exposure to microorganisms

Answer 12

gloves, masks, gowns,
and goggles

Question 13

what should you teach and use to anyone in the healthcare setting

Answer 13

respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette.
It applies to anyone entering a health care setting
(clients, visitors, staff) with signs or symptoms of illness, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed.

Question 14

what are examples of some illness in which respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette need to be used

Answer 14

cough, congestion, rhinorrhea, or an increase in the
production of respiratory secretions.

Question 15

what are the components of respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette

Answer 15

overing the mouth and nose when coughing and
sneezing.
◯◯ Using facial tissues to contain respiratory
secretions and disposing of them promptly into a
hands‑free receptacle.
◯◯ Wearing a surgical mask when coughing to
minimize contamination of the surrounding
environment.
◯◯ Turning the head when coughing and staying a
minimum of 3 ft away from others, especially in
common waiting areas.