A Nurse Assists with the Insertion of a Central Vascular

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse assists with the insertion of a central vascular access device.Which actions should the nurse ensure are completed to prevent a catheter-related bloodstream infection? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Include a review for the need of the device each day in the client's plan of care.
• B) Remind the provider to perform hand hygiene prior to starting the procedure.
• C) Cleanse the preferred site with alcohol and let it dry completely before insertion.
• D) Ask everyone in the room to wear a surgical mask during the procedure.
• E) Plan to complete a sterile dressing change on the device every day.

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Definitions:

Type II Error

A statistical error made when failing to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a false negative.

Null Hypothesis

is a default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect.

Alternative Hypothesis

The alternative hypothesis proposes that there is a statistically significant difference between data sets or effects, contrary to the null hypothesis.

Type II Error

The statistical error that occurs when a test fails to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a "false negative" finding.