The Correct Way to Handle Soiled Linens in the Room

question 8

Multiple Choice

The correct way to handle soiled linens in the room of a patient who is on Contact Precautions is for the nurse to:

• A) shake out the linens before placing them in a designated laundry bag to ensure that there are no plastics or valuables caught in the sheets.
• B) wear a gown to protect the uniform and wear barrier gloves to roll the soiled sheets together and place them in the designated container.
• C) remove the soiled sheets using barrier gloves and to keep the linens away from the uniform and then place them in a laundry bag held by another nurse outside the room.
• D) carry the soiled sheets directly to the unit laundry area before removing the personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Definitions:

Oxygen Saturation

A measure of the amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in the blood relative to the amount of hemoglobin not carrying oxygen.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, a vital sign indicating the breathing rate of an individual.

Capillary Refill

The time taken for color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied; used to assess peripheral blood flow.

IV Solution

A liquid solution delivered directly into a vein through an intravenous line for hydration or medication.