EAQ Nursing Process Practice Questions and Answers | 100% Pass
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EAQ Nursing Process Practice
Questions and Answers | 100% Pass
The nurse works in a hospital. The nurse understands that health care-associated
infections (HAIs) are difficult to treat. Which patient may be at increased risk of
developing an HAI?
A. A patient who underwent bronchoscopy
B. A p...
Bronchoscopy bypasses the natural defenses of the body and predisposes the patient
to HAIs. Broad-spectrum antibiotics suppress the normal flora and promote growth of
resistant strains of microorganisms. An indwelling urinary catheter bypasses the natural
defenses and also serves as a port of entry for microorganisms. Diabetes mellitus
suppresses the body's immunity and increases the risk of HAIs. Fever does not affect
the natural defense mechanism, and therefore does not increase the risk of HAIs.
Which action of the nursing assistive person (NAP) should the nurse correct when
providing oral care for an unconscious patient?
A. Stimulating the gag reflex
B. Swabbing to clean the outer tooth surfaces
C. Brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush
D. Moistening a clean brush with chlorhexidine gluconate to rinse - Answer✔️✔️-A.
Stimulating the gag reflex
Only the nurse should stimulate the gag reflex of a patient who is unconscious. The
nursing assistive person (NAP) should not perform this action. Swabbing helps remove
secretions and crusts from the mucosa; swabbing also moistens the mucosa. Brushing
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