As Part of Standard Precautions, Nurses Wear Gloves When Handling

question 15

Multiple Choice

As part of Standard Precautions, nurses wear gloves when handling the newborn. The chief reason is:

• A) To protect the baby from infection.
• B) That it is part of the Apgar protocol.
• C) To protect the nurse from contamination by the newborn.
• D) Because the nurse has primary responsibility for the baby during the first 2 hours.

Acknowledge the role of non-pharmacological interventions in pain management including the gate control theory and cutaneous stimulation.

Understand the principles of pharmacological pain management, including opioid and non-opioid medications, and their potential side effects and risks.

Recognize the misconceptions and myths related to pain and pain management.

Comprehend the challenges in pain management for special populations such as the elderly, those with developmental disabilities, and non-verbal patients.

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Definitions:

Negative Effects

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Peer-assisted Learning

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Self-fulfilling Prophecy

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