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Which element in the circular chain of infection can be eliminated by preserving skin integrity?
Chris Kenway, Content Writer
Answered: Sep 20, 2018
The portal of entry is the path that will be followed by the virus, bacteria, or germ in order to infect a new host. If this occurs, this means that more and more people will get infected until...Read More

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What would the flow rate be if the drop factor is 15 gtt =1 ml if the physician orders an IV solution of dextrose 5% in water at 100ml/hour?
L. Hawkes, Teacher
Answered: Oct 24, 2018
In order to compute for the answer, you need to follow this formula: 100ml/60 min X 15 gtt/ 1 ml = 25 gtt/minute. The dextrose is known for its medical purposes. There are different things that...Read More

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Which muscles should be used by the nurse to avoid back injury while transferring a patient from a bed to a chair?
H. callum, Content Writer
Answered: Feb 07, 2019
Lifting from your legs gives you the power and stability you need to move the patient without hurting your back. Back injuries are among the most common form of injury in the United States. Such...Read More

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What nursing interventions is considered the most effective form or universal precautions?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 09, 2025
Discard all used uncapped needles and syringes in an impenetrable protective container

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), blood-to-blood contact occurs most commonly when a...Read More

1 Answer

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Which two blood vessels are most commonly used for TPN infusion?
H. Martin, Content Writer
Answered: Sep 11, 2018
TPN infusion is administered through an intravenous infusion; usually a central line is a long-lasting IV line, surgically implanted in the chest, which goes through a vein directly in the heart....Read More

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Which procedures always requires surgical asepsis?

Answered: Jan 09, 2025
Urinary catheterization

The urinary system is normally free of microorganisms except at the urinary meatus. Any procedure that involves entering this system must use surgically aseptic...Read More

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What actions ensure the safety of the client if a client is hospitalized for the first time?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 09, 2025
Keep side rails up at all time

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Which primary nursing intervention is necessary for all patients with a Foley Catheter in place?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 09, 2025
Maintain the drainage tubing and collection bag below bladder level to facilitate drainage by gravity

Maintaing the drainage tubing and collection bag level with the patients bladder could...Read More

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Which nursing intervention takes the highest priority when caring for a newly admitted client whos receiving a blood transfusion?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 09, 2025
Instructing the client to report any itching, swelling, or dyspnea.-because administration of blood or blood products may cause serious adverse effects such as allergic reactions, the nurse must...Read More

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Which findings should be reported?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 09, 2025
1. temperature and respiratory rate -under normal conditions, a healthy adult breathes in a smooth uninterrupted pattern 12 to 20 times a minute. thus, a respiratory rate of 30 would be abnormal....Read More

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What is the correct sequence for assessing the abdomen?
RN pedia
Answered: Jan 09, 2025
Auscultation, percussion, and palpation

Because percussion and palpation can affect bowel motility and thus bowel sounds, they should follow auscultation in abdominal assessment. Tympanic...Read More

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What is the nurse responsible for before rigor mortis occurs?
RN pedia
Answered: Jan 09, 2025
Placing one pillow under the body’s head and shoulders

The nurse must place a pillow under the decreased persons head and shoulders to prevent blood from settling in the face and...Read More

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What type of nursing interventions promotes patient safety?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 09, 2025
Assisting a patient with ambulation and transfer from a bed to a chair allows the nurse to evaluate the patients ability to carry out these functions safely. demonstrating the signal system and...Read More

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What is the appropriate needle gauge for intradermal injection?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 09, 2025
26G

Because an intradermal injection does not penetrate deeply into the skin, a small-bore 25G needle is recommended. This type of injection is used primarily to administer antigens to...Read More

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Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?
John Smith
Answered: Jan 09, 2025
Accompany the patient for his walk.

1 Answer

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