When the Nursing Supervisor Is Evaluating the Performance of a New

question 25

Multiple Choice

When the nursing supervisor is evaluating the performance of a new RN, which action indicates that the new RN is safe in providing care to a patient who is receiving mechanical ventilation with 10 cm of peak end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) ?

• A) The RN plans to suction the patient every 2 hours.
• B) The RN uses a closed-suction technique to suction the patient.
• C) The RN tapes connection between the ventilator tubing and the ET.
• D) The RN changes the ventilator circuit tubing routinely every 24 hours.

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Definitions:

Capillary Puncture

A procedure to obtain blood samples from a capillary bed, commonly used for tests requiring small amounts of blood.

Antiseptic

An agent that is applied to living tissues or skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction by inhibiting microbial growth.

Anaerobic Bacteria

Bacteria that can live and grow in environments lacking oxygen.

Wound Drainage

The flow of fluid, which may contain blood, pus, or other liquids, from a wound, indicating the body's response to injury or infection.