Where are some places that microorganisms can harbor on a nurse?(3) - ANSWER 1.nails
2.watches, large rings, and bracelets
3.breaks in the skin
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What should a nurse do to make sure microorganism do not harbor underneath her nails. - ANSWER 1. File nails short. (Less likely to harbor micro-organisms and less likely to scratch or tear fragile elderly and baby skin.)
What accessories should a nurse remove on his or her body? - ANSWER Remove or push up watches. Avoid wearing large rings and bracelets. (Microorganisms can harbor under rings and around stones.)
What should nurse use if she has breaks in his or her skin? - ANSWER 3. lotion or gloves
What is the correct procedure for hand washing?Organize in the proper sequence.
A.Turn on water and adjust the flow. Use warm water (less drying to the skin) and stand away from the sink so the uniform does not touch the sink.
B.Thoroughly wash and rinse hands. Use friction washing in a circular motion, wash palms, back and wrist of each hand. Interlace fingers and thumbs and rub back and forth. Continue for a minimum of 10 seconds.
C.Rinse hands holding hands lower than elbows.
D.Thoroughly dry hands and arms. Discard paper towel.
E.Turn off water. Use a clean paper towel to turn off a hand operated sink. (This prevents the hands from picking up microorganisms from the faucet handles.)
F.Wet hands thoroughly. Hold hands lower than elbows so water flows from the arms to fingertips. (From least contaminated to most contaminated.) Apply 2-4 cc of soap to hands. - ANSWER A.Turn on water and adjust the flow. Use warm water (less drying to the skin) and stand away from the sink so the uniform does not touch the sink.
F.Wet hands thoroughly. Hold hands lower than elbows so water flows from the arms to fingertips. (From least contaminated to most contaminated.) Apply 2-4 cc of soap to hands.
B.Thoroughly wash and rinse hands. Use friction washing in a circular motion, wash palms, back and wrist of each hand. Interlace fingers and thumbs and rub back and forth. Continue for a minimum of 10 seconds.
C.Rinse hands holding hands lower than elbows.
D.Thoroughly dry hands and arms. Discard paper towel.
E.Turn off water. Use a clean paper towel to turn off a hand operated sink. (This prevents the hands from picking up microorganisms from the faucet handles.) [Show Less]