Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary focus of the nurse when attending to the client's needs?
What is the primary focus of the nurse when attending to the client's needs?
- The client's entertainment needs
- The nurse's personal needs
- The client's safety, security, and hygiene needs (correct)
- The hospital's administrative tasks
What is included in the admission kit provided to the client?
What is included in the admission kit provided to the client?
- Deodorant, hairbrush, and hair dryer
- Toilet tissue, thermometer, face towel, and soap in a soap dish (correct)
- Toilet brush, soap, and toilet paper
- Shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste
Why is it essential to prevent noise in the hospital?
Why is it essential to prevent noise in the hospital?
- To minimize the use of earplugs
- To create a therapeutic environment for the client (correct)
- To promote better sleep for the hospital staff
- To reduce the noise level in the ICU
What is the preferred color scheme for hospital rooms and wards?
What is the preferred color scheme for hospital rooms and wards?
Why should nursing units or stations be located away from client rooms?
Why should nursing units or stations be located away from client rooms?
What is the importance of considering furniture size and height?
What is the importance of considering furniture size and height?
What is the primary reason for leaving the unit untouched until the client is admitted?
What is the primary reason for leaving the unit untouched until the client is admitted?
What is the purpose of daily sweeping and dusting in the unit?
What is the purpose of daily sweeping and dusting in the unit?
Why should the signal light be kept within the person's reach at all times?
Why should the signal light be kept within the person's reach at all times?
What should be done with contraptions after the client's discharge?
What should be done with contraptions after the client's discharge?
Why should the bath and comfort rooms be kept clean and disinfected?
Why should the bath and comfort rooms be kept clean and disinfected?
Why should the linens be changed according to hospital policy?
Why should the linens be changed according to hospital policy?
What is the purpose of tucking the linens firmly under the mattress?
What is the purpose of tucking the linens firmly under the mattress?
Why is it important to align and place the pillows at the head of the bed in the center?
Why is it important to align and place the pillows at the head of the bed in the center?
What is the purpose of folding the top of the sheet down over the spread?
What is the purpose of folding the top of the sheet down over the spread?
Why is it important to leave the bed in a high position until admission comes or until the client comes back?
Why is it important to leave the bed in a high position until admission comes or until the client comes back?
What is the purpose of putting a clean pillowcase on the pillow?
What is the purpose of putting a clean pillowcase on the pillow?
Why is it important to do after care and replace all attached equipment?
Why is it important to do after care and replace all attached equipment?
Why should the smooth surface of the sheet be in contact with the client?
Why should the smooth surface of the sheet be in contact with the client?
Where should necessary clean linens be placed?
Where should necessary clean linens be placed?
Why is it important to address the person by name?
Why is it important to address the person by name?
What should be done to the bed if it is not already stripped?
What should be done to the bed if it is not already stripped?
Why should the top of the sheet be allowed to tuck under the mattress?
Why should the top of the sheet be allowed to tuck under the mattress?
What should be done to the top corner of the sheet?
What should be done to the top corner of the sheet?
What is a key aspect of an unoccupied bed?
What is a key aspect of an unoccupied bed?
What is a consideration for a Post-op or Surgical Bed?
What is a consideration for a Post-op or Surgical Bed?
What is documented in terms of the client's tolerance?
What is documented in terms of the client's tolerance?
Why is it important to have a smooth, wrinkle-free surface in a Fracture Bed?
Why is it important to have a smooth, wrinkle-free surface in a Fracture Bed?
What is a key consideration for an Occupied Bed?
What is a key consideration for an Occupied Bed?
