Safe and Effective Care Environment Flashcards
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A client has been placed in contact precautions. Which PPE must the LVN don before entering the room?
Answer: Gown and gloves
Contact precautions require a gown and gloves to prevent transmission of organisms spread by direct or indirect contact.
Which action by the LVN best demonstrates correct hand hygiene technique?
Answer: Washing hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water after removing gloves
Washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the most effective method, especially after removing gloves.
An LVN is caring for a client with C. difficile (C. diff). Which hand hygiene method is most appropriate?
Answer: Soap and water handwashing
Alcohol-based hand rubs are not effective against C. difficile spores; soap and water must be used.
A client is placed on airborne precautions. Which room assignment is most appropriate?
Answer: A private room with negative air pressure
Airborne precautions require a private room with negative pressure ventilation to prevent spread of airborne pathogens.
The LVN is preparing to change a sterile dressing. Which action would break sterile technique?
Answer: Reaching across the sterile field to place supplies
Reaching across a sterile field contaminates it because the arm passes over the sterile area.
Which client situation requires droplet precautions?
Answer: A client with influenza
Influenza is transmitted via respiratory droplets and requires droplet precautions including a surgical mask.
After removing PPE in the correct sequence, the LVN's final step should be:
Answer: Performing hand hygiene
Hand hygiene is always the final step after removing all PPE to remove any contaminants that may have transferred during doffing.