Where should heavy instruments be placed in an instrument pan?   

What main items indicate if an instrument pan has been sterilized properly?   

Matrix Scenario A 7-year-old child sustained partial-thickness burns to the right arm and chest after spilling hot soup.  For each assessment finding or intervention, indicate whether it is appropriate or inappropriate for this child’s care. Question is worth 2 points

What are the levels for the Spaulding Classifications?

Please utilize the following nurses notes, Question is worth 1 point Admission Notes   1150: A 32-month-old boy, with no significant medical history or allergies to any food or medications, was brought to the emergency room by his mother. The child is exhibiting inconsolability, fatigue, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea which the mother states has worsened over the last 18 hours. The child has intermittent pain on the right side of the abdomen and the presence of a palpable mass. Last reported stool was mucous-like with the appearance of blood. Nurses’ Notes   1200: Child alert and crying inconsolably at intervals, most notably when reported abdominal pain is occurring. Pulse 120, RR 20, BP 104/60, Temp 36.6 C (97.9 F), pulse oximetry 98% on room air. Nausea and vomiting present. Further assessment finds diminished bowel sounds in R upper and lower quadrants with a palpable sausage-like mass on the right side of the abdomen. Pull-up diaper removed to find traces of blood-tinged mucous-like stool.   From the choices below: Choose the one condition the client is most likely experiencing Choose 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition Choose 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress  Actions to take Potential conditions Parameters to monitor Request a stat abdominal ultrasound  Appendicitis Intake and output Treat with antibiotics   Bowel Obstruction Vital signs Prepare for an air or contrast enema Intussusception Stool characteristics   Place in prone position Pyloric Stenosis Presense of abdominal mass   Prepare for a barium swallow test   Crying

What is the temperature in the decontamination area? 

What is the proper way to load a sterilization cart when there are pans, kimbuard, and peel pouches? 

What is a collection of microorganisms that attaches to surfaces and forms a colony? 

What is the process in which low pressure bubbles are used to burst dislodged soil from instruments? 

What should not be in an instrument tray for sterilization?