Post Quiz- Jared Griffin

Which intervention ordered for Mr. Griffin poses the greatest risk for injury? A.) Daily complete blood count (CBC) B.) Antiembolism C.) Daily dressing change D.) Activity as tolerated

A.) Daily complete blood count (CBC)

When following the proper procedure for removing gloves gloves that are a part of contact precautions, where should the first removed inverted glove be stored while the second glove is being removed? A.) In the palm of the gloved hand B.) Cradled within the lap of the gown C.) In the palm of the ungloved hand D.) Placed in the designed trash receptacle

A.) In the palm of the gloved hand

When performing hand hygiene, when is it necessary to use soap and water instead of an alcohol-based hand rub A.) After direct contact with non-intact skin B.) After using the bathroom C.) Before inserting an invasive device D.) Before donning gloves

B.) After using the bathroom

When considering hand hygiene, which action will best remove a possible microorganism reservoir? A.) Using warm, not hot, water B.) Removing any rings C.) Taking care not to splash the water D.) Rubbing hands together for at least 20 seconds

B.) Removing any rings

Which piece of personal protection equipment (PPE) should be removed only after leaving the patient's room? A.) Goggles B.) Gown C.) Face shield D.) Respiratory mask

D.) Respiratory mask

Mr. Griffin is receiving enoxaparin sodium therapy. Which assessment date would the nurse report to the patient's health care provider to ensure his postoperative safety? A.) Moderate amount of gum bleeding after completing oral hygiene B.) A platelet reading of 260,000 per mcL C.) Reports no bowel movement for two days. D.) A hemoglobin reading of 15 g/dL.

A.) Moderate amount of gum bleeding after completing oral hygiene

Mr. Griffin's surgical care includes anticoagulant therapy. Which diagnostic blood count indicates a risk for spontaneous bleeding and should be reported to his health care provider immediately? A.) Platelet of < 50,000/uL B.) Calcium > 10.2 mg/dL C.) WBC < 500/ mm^3 D.) RBC > 5.3 million/uL

A.) Platelet of < 50,000/uL

What actions are appropriate when donning personal protection equipment (PPE) for contact isolation? (Select all that apply) A.) Put on gown, being sure to securely tie or fasten. B.) Choose and apply appropriate eye protection. C.) Perform hand hygiene. D.) Place mask snugly over mouth and nose. E.) Don gloves.

A.) Put on gown, being sure to securely tie or fasten. C.) Perform hand hygiene. E.) Don gloves.

Which nursing interventions will have the greatest impact on minimizing the spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) amoung patients on a surgical unit? (Select all that apply) A.) Obtaining wound cultures as ordered B.) Administrating prescribed antibiotics C.) Instituting meticulous handwashing technique D.) Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) E.) Implementing standard precautions

C.) Instituting meticulous handwashing technique D.) Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) E.) Implementing standard precautions

What is the final step in removing personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for a patient requiring droplet precautions? A.) Place disposal equipment in appropriate receptacle B.) Remove gloves. C.) Perform hand hygiene. D.) Remove respiratory mask

C.) Perform hand hygiene.