A New Patient Immediately Requires Seclusion on Admission

question 9

Multiple Choice

A new patient immediately requires seclusion on admission.The assessment is incomplete,and no prescriptions have been written.Immediately after safely secluding the patient,which action has priority?

• A)Provide an opportunity for the patient to go to the bathroom.
• B)Notify the health care provider and obtain a seclusion order.
• C)Notify the hospital risk manager.
• D)Debrief the staff.

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Definitions:

Medical Asepsis

Practices aimed at reducing the number and transfer of pathogens, as well as preventing infection, primarily through cleanliness and sterilization techniques.

Hand Washing

The act of cleaning hands with water and soap or hand sanitizer to remove germs, dirt, and other harmful substances.

Glutaraldehyde

A powerful disinfectant used for sterilization of medical and dental equipment.

Chlorine Dioxide

A chemical compound used as a disinfectant, bleaching agent, and in water treatment.