sterile technique question

[1fabulon]

Hello,

Going bananas trying to figure out this answer,can't find it. It's all so new, finished core last year, start again one week from now,and I'm trying to get a head start.

could anyone tell me which one doesnt require a sterile technique

1. surgical wound dressing change.

2. insertion of foley catheter

3. changing a solution bag on an intravenous infusion.

thanks 1fabulon

[kgh31386, BSN, MSN, RN]

Of the 3 choices and how they're worded...I'd say 3. But like I said, in the real world and in clinical you'll see that 95% of the wound care you do(ulcers, skin tears, incisions, surgical site from an amputation, etc). You don't have to wear anything sterile, UNLESS specifically ordered by the MD. The wound care nurse on my floor does 10-15 dressing changes per day of all types, none are sterile and they fit in every category you can think of.

[1fabulon]

This was an incredible response, thank-you

[linnaete, ASN, BSN, MSN]

Thank you for clearing that up Jolie! I can understand your point of view now :)