NUR 311 Final exam study guide Questions with Correct Answers.

When to perform hand hygiene Correct Answer -after touching inantimate objects -before entering the room -before seeing pt -before putting on gloves -after removing gloves -after seeing pt -after exiting room -before doing something invasive or manipulating an invasive device -before & after eating & using the bathroom -when visibly soiled when to use alcohol-based hand rub /gel Correct Answer when my hands are not visibly soiled which hand hygiene method is more effective at killing bacteria? Correct Answer alcohol-based sanitizer rub how long do you rub your hands together when using soap & H20 Correct Answer 15-20 sec How long to rub your hands together when using alcohol-based hand rub? Correct Answer til dry what disease processes should you NOT use alcohol-based hand sanitizer? Correct Answer C-diff & VRE where do you find measurement for elevation on the head of the bed? Correct Answer on the bottom, side of the bed (ruler w/ angles) what controls are only on the outside of the bed rails & why? Correct Answer to raise & lower the bed - for the pt's safety if bed controls on side rail don't work, what should you do? Correct Answer -use controls at the bottom of the bed -check button at end of bed to make sure side rails aren't locked when should you lock side rails? Correct Answer -confused pt -need pt to stay in certain position for extended period of time how to put bed in Trendelenburg position? Correct Answer buttons at end of bed