Chapter 20
Leadership/Management Questions
1. Washes her hands before performing the procedure
2. Positions the client with the affected side up following the irrigation
3. Warms the irrigating solution to a temperature that is close to body temperature
4. Directs a slow steady stream of irrigation solution toward the upper wall of the ear canal
References
Christensen, Kockrow: Foundations (2011), pp. 527-528; Ignatavicius, Workman (2013), p. 1091.
References
deWit, Kumagai (2013), pp. 493, 1022; Lewis et al (2011), pp. 1435-1436.
1 Puts the right glove on and then the left glove
2 Dons the sterile gloves without washing the hands
3 Uses the inner wrapper of the gloves as a sterile field
4 Maintains the gloved hands below the level of the waist
5 Touches the gloves on the overbed table, removes them, and dons another sterile pair
References
Christensen, Kockrow: Adult Health (2011), p. 795; Ignatavicius, Workman (2013), p. 420.
1 Sets the wall suction pressure at 140 mm Hg
2 Encourages the client to cough after suctioning
3 Inserts the suction catheter during client inhalation
4 Applies intermittent suction on the catheter during removal for up to 10 to 15 seconds
5 Inserts the catheter beyond the point at which the client elicits the gag reflex
References
1 Lubricates the catheter before inserting it
2 Positions the client in a side-lying position
3 Inflates the balloon to test patency before inserting the catheter
4 Cleans the area around the urinary meatus before inserting the catheter
5 Inflates the balloon as soon as urine begins to flow through the catheter tubing
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