18 Questions
What is the purpose of the Bag Technique mentioned in the text?
To carry basic medications and necessary articles for care during home visits
Which of the following is NOT a principle of Bag Technique as mentioned in the text?
Using the bag only during emergencies
What is a key point to consider about the contents of the Bag Technique as per the text?
Contents should be ready for emergency use anytime
How should the bag content be protected as mentioned in the text?
It should be protected from contact with any articles in the patient's home
Why should bag content be arranged conveniently according to the text?
To avoid confusion and facilitate efficiency
What should a nurse ensure about the Bag Technique contents based on the text?
They should contain all necessary articles, supplies, and equipment for emergencies
What is found on the left rear of the bag?
Bandage scissor
Which item is not mentioned as being in the center of the bag?
Thermometer
Where should you find sterile dressing and cotton balls in the bag?
In the center of the bag
Which item should be carried separately according to the text?
Sphygmomanometer
What is placed in the pocket of the bag?
Surgical gloves
In which section of the bag would you expect to find a spirit of ammonia?
Back of bag, left to right
What should be the orientation of the clean paper lining inside the bag?
Clean side out and folded part touching the table
What should be done after washing hands with soap and water?
Take out an apron from the bag
What should be done with the apron after use?
Fold it with the clean side out and place it in the bag
Where should you put all necessary articles needed for specific care?
Inside the bag
What should you do after giving treatment and cleaning all used items?
Return all used items back in their places inside the bag
What should you do before making an appointment for the next visit?
Record all relevant findings about the client and family
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
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.
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