Test Bank For Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Charlotte Eliopoulos 9781975161002 / Chapter 1-36 / Complete Questions And Answers A+

What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other patients 2) Contact with contaminated equipment 3) Hands of healthcare workers 4) Exposure from family members {Ans: 3}How should the nurse dispose of a contaminated needle after administering an injection? 1) Place the needle in a specially marked, puncture-proof container. 2) Recap the needle, and carefully place it in the trash can. 3) Recap the needle, and place it in a puncture-proof container. 4) Place the needle in a biohazard bag with other contaminated supplies. {Ans: 1}Which of the following best explains why it is difficult for the profession to develop a definition of nursing? 1) There are too many different and conflicting images of nurses. 2) There are constant changes in healthcare and the activities of nurses. 3) There is disagreement among the different nursing organizations. 4) There are different education pathways and levels of practice. {Ans: 2}How is NOC different from the Omaha System? 1) NOC can be used to write health restoration outcomes. 2) NOC can be used in all specialty and practice areas. 3) NOC can be used for individuals, families, or groups. 4)