A nurse is caring for a client who acquired a Staphylococcus aureus infection from touching a contaminated towel. Through which of the following modes of transmission did the client acquire the infection?
Indirect contact
Vector
Droplet
Airborne
The Correct Answer is A
The client acquired the infection through indirect contact transmission by touching a contaminated towel. Indirect contact transmission occurs when a person comes into contact with an object or surface that has been contaminated with infectious agents.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
According to the CDC, practicing hand hygiene is a simple yet effective way to prevent infections in healthcare settings. Hand hygiene means cleaning your hands by washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. When washing hands with soap and water, healthcare workers should wash their hands for at least 20 seconds1. Holding their hands below the elbows while rinsing off soap is a proper hand hygiene technique
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Orthostatic hypotension is defined as a decrease in blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or more systolic or 10 mm Hg or more diastolic within three minutes of standing from the supine position1. The first step in assessing a client for orthostatic hypotension is to check their blood pressure while they are lying down (supine position)
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