During routine care, a nurse aide will come into contact with microorganisms:a. Only in high-traffic areas of facilityb. Only during direct contact with residentsC. Only during personal care proceduresO d. Every time the NA touches something Which of the following surfaces in a resident room should be cleaned and disinfected daily?Please select all that apply.[mark all correct answers]a. Bed railsOb. WindowsO C. ToiletsO d. Call buttons

Nosocomial infections, now referred to as Hospital (or Healthcare) Acquired Infections (HAIs), are a…

During routine care, a nurse aide will come into contact with microorganisms: a. Only in high-traffic areas of facility O b. Only during direct contact with residents O c. Only during personal care procedures d. Every time the NA touches something

During routine care, a nurse aide will come into contact with microorganisms: a. Only in high-traffic areas of facility O b. Only during direct contact with residents O c. Only during personal care procedures d. Every time the NA touches something

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter31: Diagnostic Imaging

Section: Chapter Questions

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