The nurse is caring for a patient on Contact precautions. Which of the following actions would be appropriate to prevent the spread of disease?

Wear a gown, gloves, face mask, and goggles for interactions with the patient

Use a dedicated blood pressure cuff that stays in the room and is used for that patient only

Place the patient in a room with negative airflow

Transport the patient quickly when going to the radiology department

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Contact precautions typically require gown and glove use, but face masks and goggles are not standard unless there is a risk of splash.
B.   A dedicated blood pressure cuff is essential to prevent cross-contamination with other patients.
C.   Negative airflow is used for airborne precautions, not contact precautions.
D.   Transporting patients should be done with care, ensuring appropriate precautions are in place, not just quickly.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Refusing to call for help does not necessarily indicate a need for restraints.
B. Removing a nasogastric tube poses a risk to the patient’s health and may require restraints to prevent
harm.
C. Confusion may warrant closer monitoring, but not necessarily restraints.
D. Insomnia and asking for items may need intervention but not restraint.

A. Prevent a shift in the nurse's base of support B. Narrow the base of support C. Allow the nurse to bring his or her feet close together D. Shift the center of gravity further away from the base of support

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Raising the bed helps prevent a shift in the nurse's base of support, making it easier to maintain stability while providing care.
B. Narrowing the base of support can increase the risk of losing balance.
C. Bringing feet close together may compromise stability; maintaining a wider base is safer.
D. Shifting the center of gravity away can lead to instability; the goal is to keep it aligned over the base of support.

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