An Appropriate Isolation Procedure for the Nurse to Implement When

question 21

Multiple Choice

An appropriate isolation procedure for the nurse to implement when working with a client who is found to have methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is to:

• A) Leave all linen in the client's room
• B) Place specimen containers in plastic bags for transport
• C) Wipe the stethoscope off before removing it from the room
• D) Remove the mask and goggles first when leaving the client's room

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Definitions:

Bloodstream

The Bloodstream refers to the continuous flow of blood through the circulatory system, delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells and removing waste products.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through the control of skeletal muscles.

Autonomic Nervous System

Part of the nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiration, divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.