Question

1. which of the following statements is true? (a) when handling body wastes, the na should wear gloves. (b) the overbed table is where elimination equipment should be stored. (c) the na should store elimination equipment on top of the residents side table. (d) containers used for elimination should be cleaned after every two uses. short answer 6. why should the na note the color, odor, and qualities of urine and stool after a resident uses a bedpan, urinal, or commode? 8. explain the guidelines for safely

Explanation:

(A) is correct as handling body - wastes is a bio - hazardous task and gloves protect against contamination. (B) is incorrect as overbed tables are not for storing elimination equipment. (C) is incorrect as storing elimination equipment on a resident's side table is unhygienic. (D) is incorrect as containers for body - wastes should be cleaned after each use to prevent the spread of germs. For the short - answer question, changes in the color, odor, and qualities of urine and stool can indicate a resident's health status, such as dehydration, infection, or digestive problems.

Answer:

1. A. When handling body wastes, the NA should wear gloves.
2. Changes in color, odor, and qualities of urine and stool can indicate a resident's health status, such as dehydration, infection, or digestive problems.