Question

the charge nurse identifies staff members are using standard precautions and personal protective equipment (ppe) appropriately if which action

1. the lpn/lvn wears gloves when taking the blood pressure of a client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids).
2. the unlicensed assistive personnel (uap) wears gloves and places contaminated linens in a leak - proof bag.
3. the staff nurse irrigates an infected abdominal wound wearing a sterile gown and gloves.
4. the uap wears clean gloves when bathing a client, then removes the gloves to provide the clients oral care.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Taking blood pressure of a client with AIDS does not require gloves as there is no expected contact with blood or body fluids.
• Option 2: Wearing gloves and placing contaminated linens in a leak - proof bag is in line with standard precautions to prevent the spread of pathogens.
• Option 3: Irrigating an infected abdominal wound requires more than just a sterile gown and gloves. Additional PPE like a mask, eye protection may be needed depending on the situation.
• Option 4: After bathing a client (which may involve contact with body fluids), the UAP should not remove gloves to provide oral care without proper hand hygiene. Oral care is a more sterile procedure and cross - contamination can occur.

Answer:

1. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) wears gloves and places contaminated linens in a leak - proof bag.