Question

11 how long should an na use friction lathering and washing his hands? (a) 2 minutes (b) 5 seconds (c) 18 seconds (d) 20 seconds 12. how should dirty linen be rolled or folded? (a) the dirty area should be inside. (b) the clean area should be inside. (c) the dirty area should be on top. (d) the clean area should be tucked underneath the dirty area. 13. dirty linen should be (a) shaken to remove contaminants before taking it to the soiled linen room (b) carried away from the nas uniform (c) bagged outside of the residents room (d) stored in the same area as clean linen 14. transmission - based precautions are used (a) with every resident under an nas care (b) in addition to standard precautions (c) instead of standard precautions (d) when an na decides that its prate for particular resi

Explanation:

1. Standard hand - washing guidelines recommend at least 20 seconds of lathering and washing hands for proper hygiene to remove germs.
2. When rolling or folding dirty linen, the dirty area should be inside to prevent the spread of contaminants.
3. Dirty linen should be carried away from the NA's uniform to avoid contamination of the uniform.
4. Transmission - Based Precautions are used in addition to Standard Precautions to prevent the spread of infections when dealing with patients with known or suspected infections.

Answer:

1. D. 20 seconds
2. A. The dirty area should be inside.
3. B. Carried away from the NA's uniform
4. B. In addition to Standard Precautions