The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is at Risk

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is at risk for infection. Which action by the nurse indicates correct understanding about standard precautions?

• A) Teaches the patient about good nutrition
• B) Dons gloves when wearing artificial nails
• C) Disposes an uncapped needle in the designated container
• D) Wears eyewear when emptying the urinary drainage bag

Understand the concept of discrimination learning and generalization in conditioning.

Relate instrumental conditioning principles to natural selection and behavior adaptation.

Identify key figures in the field of behaviorism and their contributions.

Understand the concept of utility and how it influences consumer behavior.

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Definitions:

Color

The characteristic of visual perception described through hue, saturation, and brightness.

KUB X-ray

A radiographic examination of the Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder that gives a detailed view of the abdominal area including the structures of the urinary and gastrointestinal systems.

Urinary System

The bodily system consisting of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, responsible for removing waste from the blood and excreting urine.

Pregnant

The state of carrying a developing fetus within the female body, typically lasting around 40 weeks from the last menstrual period to childbirth.