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Why is the tape placed near but not on the sterile field during a procedure?
Why is the tape placed near but not on the sterile field during a procedure?
- To prevent contamination of the sterile field by the non-sterile tape (correct)
- To facilitate easy access to the tape during the procedure
- To adhere to institutional policy regarding tape placement
- To provide an additional barrier against infection
Why are tracheostomies always covered with a dressing?
Why are tracheostomies always covered with a dressing?
- To prevent skin breakdown (correct)
- To adhere to institutional guidelines
- To improve the patient's breathing
- To facilitate easier communication with patients
What is the primary purpose of establishing communication with a patient who has undergone a tracheostomy?
What is the primary purpose of establishing communication with a patient who has undergone a tracheostomy?
- To address the patient's unmet and inexpressible needs (correct)
- To provide emotional support to the patient
- To ensure patient comfort during the procedure
- To speed up the recovery process
Why are written communication methods used less often than verbal methods with tracheostomy patients?
Why are written communication methods used less often than verbal methods with tracheostomy patients?
What is the main difference between the terms 'sanitize' and 'disinfect' in the context of preventing infection?
What is the main difference between the terms 'sanitize' and 'disinfect' in the context of preventing infection?
What is the primary function of surgical asepsis during and after surgery?
What is the primary function of surgical asepsis during and after surgery?
Why is it important for radiologic and imaging sciences professionals to be knowledgeable about aseptic techniques?
Why is it important for radiologic and imaging sciences professionals to be knowledgeable about aseptic techniques?
What defines a sterile field in medical practices?
What defines a sterile field in medical practices?
What is the proper position for male patients during urinary catheterization?
What is the proper position for male patients during urinary catheterization?
When performing a Foley catheterization, at what point should the sterile gloves be put on?
When performing a Foley catheterization, at what point should the sterile gloves be put on?
How should the urinary meatus be cleaned for male patients during catheterization?
How should the urinary meatus be cleaned for male patients during catheterization?
What should be done if the Foley catheter balloon fails to hold after testing?
What should be done if the Foley catheter balloon fails to hold after testing?
What does the term 'serous' mean?
What does the term 'serous' mean?
What diagnostic information does the Swan-Ganz catheter provide?
What diagnostic information does the Swan-Ganz catheter provide?
What is the Trendelenburg position?
What is the Trendelenburg position?
What is a voiding cystourethrogram used for?
What is a voiding cystourethrogram used for?
Which procedure involves the surgical creation of an opening in the trachea?
Which procedure involves the surgical creation of an opening in the trachea?
What characterizes an aseptic technique?
What characterizes an aseptic technique?
