Temporal Artery Procedures Quiz

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• The channel provides nursing notes and textbooks.

First Year Fundamental of Nursing Practical Book

• Prepared by a team of nursing professionals (Doctors Mai El-Sayed Mohsen, Mayada Soliman Rashed, MSc. Abdullah Shokrey Ismail, MSc. Muhammad Said Seif, Dr. Hanaa El-sayed Mohame)
• The book is for first-year nursing students
• Covers fundamental nursing topics.
• Includes a list of procedures like hand hygiene and handwashing, PPE, vital signs, oxygen therapy, body mechanics, bed bath, bed making, medication administration, urine specimen collection

Hand Hygiene and Handwashing

• Hand hygiene is a general term that applies to handwashing, antiseptic handwash, antiseptic hand rub, or surgical hand antisepsis
• Handwashing involves washing hands with plain soap and water
• Antiseptic handwash involves using antiseptic soap
• Surgical hand antisepsis involves using a surgical hand scrub

Types of Hand Hygiene

• Routine handwashing (use of water and mild soap)
• Antiseptic handwash (water and antimicrobial soap)
• Antiseptic hand rub (alcohol-based hand rub)
• Surgical antisepsis (water and advanced antimicrobial soap)

Supplies Needed for Handwashing

• Soap or detergent
• Warm running water
• Paper towels
• Alcohol (optional)
• Antiseptic cleaner
• Fingernail brush
• Plastic cuticle stick

Surgical Hand Wash

• Procedures used to reduce the number of organisms on hands.
• Takes 40-60 seconds.
• Steps include wetting hands, applying enough soap to all surfaces, rubbing palms (inside and outside each hand), rubbing palms with fingers interlaced, rotational rubbing of left thumb in right palm, then vice versa (for all fingers) , and then rinsing and drying hands.

Steps for Antiseptic Hand Rub

• Remove jewellery
• Apply appropriate amount of alcohol-based hand rub.
• Rub hands palm to palm
• Rub back of hands with interlocking of fingers
• Rotate each finger, and rub each thumb in each palm
• Rub hands together until dry

Checklist for Hand Rub

• Ensure jewellers are removed.
• Apply alcohol-based hand hygiene product.
• Rub hands palm to palm.
• Rub backs of fingers to opposing palms.
• Rotate rubbing the thumb, backwards, and forwards with clasped fingers of the hand in the palm.
• Rubbing hands together until hands are dry before donning gloves.

Checklist for Hand Wash

• Prepare the necessary equipment.
• Remove jewelry.
• Stand in front of sink.
• Turn on water & regulate temperature.
• Wet hands and wrist area.
• Use sufficient amount of liquid soap.
• Wash palms, hands back, fingers, wrist, and forearm for 30 seconds.
• Use fingernail or tool to clean under fingernails.
• Rinse with water flowing towards fingertips.
• Dry hands properly with a single-use towel.
• Use a towel to turn off the faucet immediately.

Surgical Hand Scrub

• Procedures used to maintain a sterile field for surgery.
• It involves removing jewelry, wetting hands with sterile water, washing hands to the elbow, cleaning under the fingernails. Scrubbing each side, in between fingers and backs and fronts of the hands for a minimum of 4 minutes. Rinse hands and arms, then dry hands/arms, before entering the operating room.

Test your knowledge on the protocols and best practices involved in Temporal Artery procedures. This quiz covers sensor cleaning, patient suitability, and procedural restrictions. Perfect for healthcare professionals and students learning about temperature assessment techniques.