ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 with NGN Updated 2024

ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 with NGN Updated 2024 ( 41 Questions)

A nurse is performing a wound irrigation for a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
When removing personal protective equipment, which of the following pieces should the nurse remove first?



Correct Answer: D

The nurse should remove the gloves first because they are the most contaminated piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) and should be discarded as soon as possible.

The nurse should then remove the gown, which may also be soiled with blood or body fluids, by grasping it at the neck and peeling it off inside out.

The mask and goggles should be removed last, by touching only the straps or earpieces, and avoiding touching the front of the mask or the lenses of the goggles.

Choice A is wrong because goggles are not the most contaminated piece of PPE and should be removed after the gown.

Choice B is wrong because gown is not the most contaminated piece of PPE and should be removed after the gloves.

Choice C is wrong because mask is not the most contaminated piece of PPE and should be removed after the gown and goggles.

Normal ranges for wound irrigation pressure are between 4 and 15 psi (pounds per square inch).

Higher pressures may damage the wound tissue and increase the risk of infection.

Lower pressures may not be effective in removing debris and bacteria from the wound.




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