How Do Nurses Prevent a Latex Allergy

question 27

Multiple Choice

How do nurses prevent a latex allergy?

• A) They use nonlatex gloves for all procedures.
• B) They protect their hands using oil-based hand lotion applying latex gloves.
• C) They use a powder-free, low-allergen latex gloves.
• D) They wash their hands with mild soap and dry thoroughly before applying latex gloves.

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Definitions:

Semantic Encoding

The process of converting information into meaningful concepts to be stored in memory.

Working Memory

A cognitive system that holds and manipulates information in short-term memory for reasoning and guidance of decision-making and behavior.

Maintenance Rehearsal

Using working memory processes to repeat information based on how it sounds (auditory information); provides only shallow encoding of information and less successful long-term storage.

Elaborative Rehearsal

Using working memory processes to think about how new information relates to yourself or your prior knowledge (semantic information); provides deeper encoding of information for more successful long-term storage.