HESI Patient Review Dave Mason graded A

HESI Patient Review Dave Mason




HESI Patient Review: Dave Mason
You question Dave regarding his immunization status. Your initial concern is determining his
potential susceptibility to infection.
Hint

A. staphylococcus
B. tetanus
C. hepatitis
D. streptococcus


Your time with Dave has been brief, but you are able to set priorities for his care. Which of the
following is pertinent and most important for Dave's care at this time?
Hint

A. Impaired Physical Mobility related to injured left thigh
B. Fear related to potentially-serious injury to left thigh
C. Risk for Infection related to loss of protective skin barrier at injured left thigh
D. Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion related to left thigh inflammation


In caring for Dave, your primary nursing goal is to:
Hint

A. prevent infection of Dave's wound
B. prevent the transmission of microbes from Dave's wound to other persons
C. alleviate Dave's fears about his wound
D. cleanse and dress Dave's wound utilizing principles of asepsis


You use Standard Precautions while working with Dave. Standard Precautions are used with Dave
because:
A. it is likely that his wound is contaminated
B. it is likely that his wound is colonized with a highly-transmissible pathogen
C. he is at risk for infection
D. Standard Precautions are indicated with all patients

You prepare to care for Dave's wound, by carrying out the most important activity for preventing the
transmission of microorganisms, which is:

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A. handwashing
B. wearing clean, non-sterile gloves