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What is the purpose of the Bag Technique mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Bag Technique mentioned in the text?
- To avoid using any equipment during nursing procedures
- To carry basic medications and necessary articles for care during home visits (correct)
- To make home visits more challenging
- To increase the risk of spreading infections
Which of the following is NOT a principle of Bag Technique as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a principle of Bag Technique as mentioned in the text?
- Saving time and effort in performing nursing procedures
- Minimizing the spread of infection
- Arranging the bag's content for efficiency
- Using the bag only during emergencies (correct)
What is a key point to consider about the contents of the Bag Technique as per the text?
What is a key point to consider about the contents of the Bag Technique as per the text?
- Contents should never be replaced
- Contents should be arranged randomly
- Contents should not be cleaned often
- Contents should be ready for emergency use anytime (correct)
How should the bag content be protected as mentioned in the text?
How should the bag content be protected as mentioned in the text?
Why should bag content be arranged conveniently according to the text?
Why should bag content be arranged conveniently according to the text?
What should a nurse ensure about the Bag Technique contents based on the text?
What should a nurse ensure about the Bag Technique contents based on the text?
What is found on the left rear of the bag?
What is found on the left rear of the bag?
Which item is not mentioned as being in the center of the bag?
Which item is not mentioned as being in the center of the bag?
Where should you find sterile dressing and cotton balls in the bag?
Where should you find sterile dressing and cotton balls in the bag?
Which item should be carried separately according to the text?
Which item should be carried separately according to the text?
What is placed in the pocket of the bag?
What is placed in the pocket of the bag?
In which section of the bag would you expect to find a spirit of ammonia?
In which section of the bag would you expect to find a spirit of ammonia?
What should be the orientation of the clean paper lining inside the bag?
What should be the orientation of the clean paper lining inside the bag?
What should be done after washing hands with soap and water?
What should be done after washing hands with soap and water?
What should be done with the apron after use?
What should be done with the apron after use?
Where should you put all necessary articles needed for specific care?
Where should you put all necessary articles needed for specific care?
What should you do after giving treatment and cleaning all used items?
What should you do after giving treatment and cleaning all used items?
What should you do before making an appointment for the next visit?
What should you do before making an appointment for the next visit?
Flashcards
What is the Bag Technique?
What is the Bag Technique?
A compact, organized system for storing and transporting essential nursing supplies during home visits.
What is the primary purpose of the Bag Technique?
What is the primary purpose of the Bag Technique?
To provide safe and efficient nursing care during home visits by having all necessary supplies readily accessible.
What is one key principle of the Bag Technique?
What is one key principle of the Bag Technique?
Reduces the risk of spreading infection during home visits.
What is another key principle of the Bag Technique?
What is another key principle of the Bag Technique?
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What should the Bag contain?
What should the Bag contain?
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How should the Bag be maintained?
How should the Bag be maintained?
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How should the Bag be handled during home visits?
How should the Bag be handled during home visits?
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How are the Bag's contents organized?
How are the Bag's contents organized?
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What is included in the Bag for hand hygiene?
What is included in the Bag for hand hygiene?
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What is included in the Bag for drying hands?
What is included in the Bag for drying hands?
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What is included in the Bag for personal protection?
What is included in the Bag for personal protection?
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What is included in the Bag for hand hygiene?
What is included in the Bag for hand hygiene?
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What is included in the Bag for essential patient assessments?
What is included in the Bag for essential patient assessments?
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What is included in the Bag for essential patient assessments?
What is included in the Bag for essential patient assessments?
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What is included in the Bag for essential patient assessments?
What is included in the Bag for essential patient assessments?
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What is included in the Bag for specific patient care?
What is included in the Bag for specific patient care?
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What is included in the Bag for specific patient care?
What is included in the Bag for specific patient care?
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What is included in the Bag for patient care?
What is included in the Bag for patient care?
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Study Notes
Bag Technique in Home Visits
- A tool used by nurses to perform nursing procedures with ease and efficiency during home visits.
Purpose of the Bag Technique
- An essential equipment for public health nurses to carry during home visits, containing basic medications and articles necessary for giving care.
Principles of Bag Technique
- Minimize or prevent the spread of infection
- Save time and effort in performing nursing procedures
- Show effectiveness of total care given to an individual or family
- Can be performed in various ways depending on agency policy and home situation, following principles of avoiding infection transfer.
Points to Consider
- Bag should contain all necessary articles, supplies, and equipment to answer emergency needs
- Contents should be cleaned often, supplies replaced, and ready for use anytime
- Bag and its content should be well protected from contact with patient's home articles
- Bag content should be arranged for convenient use, avoiding confusion and facilitating efficiency.
Bag Contents
- Soap with soap dish
- Linen or paper towels
- Aprons
- Sanitizers
- Thermometers
- Measuring Tape
- Newborn weighing scale
- Glucometer
- Benedict's test
- Medicine
- Dropper
- Test tube holder
- Test tube
- Alcohol lamp
- Dressings
- Cotton Balls
- Cotton Tip Applicator
- Syringes (2 and 5 ml)
- Surgical Gloves
- Cord clamp
- Pair of Surgical gloves
- Kidney basin
- Two pairs of forceps (straight and curved)
- Adhesive tape and bandage scissors
- Paper Lining for soap dish and bag
- Paper receptacle
Arrangement of Bag Contents
- Front of Bag: Thermometer, Tape measure, Adhesive tape, Cotton applicator
- Right Rear of Bag: 2 test tubes and 1 holder, Medicine dropper, Alcohol lamp
- Left Rear of Bag: Medicine glass, Baby scale, Bandage scissor, Rubber suction
- Back of Bag: 70% alcohol, Betadine solution, Hydrogen peroxide, Spirit of ammonia, Benedict's solution, Liquid soap, Cotton in sterile water
- Center of Bag: 2 pairs of forceps, 1 surgical scissor, Sterile dressing (OS and cotton balls), Roller bandage, Syringes (5 and 2 ml), Hypodermic needles (G19, 22, 23, 25), Sterile cord clamp, Kidney basin
- Top Pile, Center of Bag: Hand towel in plastic bag, Soap in soap dish, Apron
- Pocket of Bag: Surgical gloves, Waste paper receptacle
Steps for Using the Bag Technique
- Place the bag on a clean paper-lined table
- Ask for a basin of water or glass of drinking water
- Open the bag, take out the towel and soap, and wash hands
- Put on the apron and prepare necessary articles for specific care
- Perform necessary nursing care and treatment
- Clean and return all used articles to the bag
- Fold the lining, place it inside the bag, and close the bag
- Record all necessary data, observations, and treatment rendered
- Give instructions for care of patients in absence of the nurse
- Make an appointment for the next visit
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Test your knowledge about the nursing bag technique, a tool used by nurses during home visits to perform procedures efficiently. Learn about the purpose and principles of the bag technique.
