Question

A student nurse is attending a clinical rotation in the perioperative department and will be allowed to scrub in to observe. What observation made by the clinical instructor requires intervention before the student is allowed to attend the rotation? Select all that apply.

A.) nails that are cut to ½ inch (1.25 cm) beyond the nail bed
B.) red nail polish
C.) nails that are down to the nail bed
D.) rings on finger
E.) artificial nails with intact clear nail polish

Answer 1

Clinical instructor intervention is required if a student nurse has red nail polish, rings on fingers, or artificial nails before scrubbing in to observe a perioperative procedure. These can pose risks of infection and prevent clear viewing of the nail beds for health indicators.

Step-by-step explanation:

When preparing for a clinical rotation in the perioperative department, it is paramount that student nurses comply with strict hygiene and safety protocols to minimize the risk of infection. The observations by the clinical instructor that require intervention are:

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While cut nails down to the nail bed is desired to prevent accumulation of debris under the nails and the nails that are cut to ½ inch (1.25 cm) beyond the nail bed would not be typical for a healthcare setting, there is no specific prohibition. However, long nails can interfere with the use of gloves and also pose a contamination risk.

Answer 2

Observations requiring intervention before a student attends a perioperative rotation include:

B.) Red nail polish

D.) Rings on finger

E.) Artificial nails with intact clear nail polish

So, options B, D, and E may require intervention before the student is allowed to attend the rotation in the perioperative department.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the perioperative department, strict infection control measures are crucial. Observations made by the clinical instructor that may require intervention before the student is allowed to attend the rotation include:

A.) Nails that are cut to ½ inch (1.25 cm) beyond the nail bed

- This is generally acceptable as it maintains good hygiene.

B.) Red nail polish

- Red nail polish may interfere with the detection of blood or other contaminants during surgical procedures. It is often recommended to avoid colored nail polish.

C.) Nails that are down to the nail bed

- Nails that are too short or bitten down may increase the risk of skin injury and infections.

D.) Rings on finger

- Rings should be removed to prevent the accumulation of bacteria and contaminants in the jewelry.

E.) Artificial nails with intact clear nail polish

- Artificial nails can harbor microorganisms and compromise hand hygiene. They are generally discouraged in perioperative settings. The intact clear nail polish may make it difficult to assess cleanliness.

So, options B, D, and E may require intervention before the student is allowed to attend the rotation in the perioperative department.