A Nursing Instructor Observes as a Student Collects and Prepares

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nursing instructor observes as a student collects and prepares sterile materials for a procedure. The instructor recognizes that further teaching is necessary when

• A) The student checks the expiration date on the pack.
• B) The sterilization tape has dark hash marks.
• C) The student chooses sterile gloves in the correct size.
• D) The student uses a nightstand that is lower than the waist level.

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Definitions:

Community-Based Nurse

A nursing professional who provides care within the community setting, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.

Population Needs

The collective requirements for health care, education, social services, and infrastructure in a community.

Individual Needs

The specific requirements or adjustments necessary for a person to achieve optimal physical, psychological, or social well-being.

Patient Autonomy

The right of patients to make informed decisions about their own healthcare, including the right to accept or refuse treatment.