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What is the primary purpose of removing gloves properly during patient care?
What is the primary purpose of removing gloves properly during patient care?
- To reduce the risk of infection transmission (correct)
- To follow hospital protocol
- To allow for easier dressing of the patient
- To ensure personal hygiene is maintained
What should be assessed to determine proper nail care for a patient?
What should be assessed to determine proper nail care for a patient?
- Evidence of trauma to nails or surrounding skin (correct)
- The length of the nails in relation to the finger
- The patient's favorite nail shape
- The color of the nail polish
Which step is essential to take after removing personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Which step is essential to take after removing personal protective equipment (PPE)?
- Dispose of PPE in the patient's room
- Assess the patient for additional needs
- Perform hand hygiene (correct)
- Apply lotion to protect the skin
Why should nasal instillations be performed with care regarding medical asepsis?
Why should nasal instillations be performed with care regarding medical asepsis?
Which of the following tasks can potentially be delegated to LPNs/LVNs regarding nasal sprays?
Which of the following tasks can potentially be delegated to LPNs/LVNs regarding nasal sprays?
What does effective hand hygiene achieve in a clinical setting?
What does effective hand hygiene achieve in a clinical setting?
What should be documented after performing nail care on a patient?
What should be documented after performing nail care on a patient?
What is a key consideration when delegating the administration of nasal sprays?
What is a key consideration when delegating the administration of nasal sprays?
What is the primary purpose of gathering equipment before administering a nasal spray?
What is the primary purpose of gathering equipment before administering a nasal spray?
Which factor should be assessed regarding the patient before administering a nasal spray?
Which factor should be assessed regarding the patient before administering a nasal spray?
What is one of the expected outcomes after administering the nasal spray?
What is one of the expected outcomes after administering the nasal spray?
Why is it important to verify the patient’s knowledge about the medication and the procedure?
Why is it important to verify the patient’s knowledge about the medication and the procedure?
What is the rationale for performing hand hygiene before medication administration?
What is the rationale for performing hand hygiene before medication administration?
Which of the following assessments is not part of evaluating a patient before nasal spray administration?
Which of the following assessments is not part of evaluating a patient before nasal spray administration?
Which action should be taken if there are inconsistencies in the medication order?
Which action should be taken if there are inconsistencies in the medication order?
What assessment is essential in identifying potential allergic reactions prior to nasal spray administration?
What assessment is essential in identifying potential allergic reactions prior to nasal spray administration?
What is the purpose of having the patient hold their breath for a few seconds after administering medication through the nose?
What is the purpose of having the patient hold their breath for a few seconds after administering medication through the nose?
Why is it important to wipe the outside of the medication bottle's nose piece with a clean dry tissue or cloth?
Why is it important to wipe the outside of the medication bottle's nose piece with a clean dry tissue or cloth?
What should the patient be instructed to avoid doing for 5 to 10 minutes after nasal medication administration?
What should the patient be instructed to avoid doing for 5 to 10 minutes after nasal medication administration?
What is the significance of performing hand hygiene after removing additional PPE?
What is the significance of performing hand hygiene after removing additional PPE?
Why is it important to document the administration of medication immediately after it is given?
Why is it important to document the administration of medication immediately after it is given?
What is the maximum allowable time frame for administering medications relative to the designated time?
What is the maximum allowable time frame for administering medications relative to the designated time?
What is the primary purpose of identifying the patient before medication administration?
What is the primary purpose of identifying the patient before medication administration?
Which method is NOT recommended for identifying a patient?
Which method is NOT recommended for identifying a patient?
What should be done before administering medications?
What should be done before administering medications?
How many methods of patient identification are recommended before medication administration?
How many methods of patient identification are recommended before medication administration?
What additional measure is suggested for confirming the correct patient?
What additional measure is suggested for confirming the correct patient?
What action is indicated if a patient's identification band is missing or inaccurate?
What action is indicated if a patient's identification band is missing or inaccurate?
According to facility policy, what is the purpose of the third check of the label?
According to facility policy, what is the purpose of the third check of the label?
What is the purpose of putting on gloves before administering medication?
What is the purpose of putting on gloves before administering medication?
Why is it important for the patient to blow their nose before medication administration?
Why is it important for the patient to blow their nose before medication administration?
In administering nasal spray, why should the patient's head be kept upright and tilted back?
In administering nasal spray, why should the patient's head be kept upright and tilted back?
What is the rationale for inhaling gently during the administration of nasal spray?
What is the rationale for inhaling gently during the administration of nasal spray?
When might it be contraindicated to tilt the patient's head during nasal medication administration?
When might it be contraindicated to tilt the patient's head during nasal medication administration?
Why is it necessary to agitate the medication bottle gently?
Why is it necessary to agitate the medication bottle gently?
What role does compressing the medication container play during administration?
What role does compressing the medication container play during administration?
What should the nurse do with the opposite nostril while administering the spray?
What should the nurse do with the opposite nostril while administering the spray?
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