Question

In specific situations, gloves are used when handling newborns whether they are HIV positive or not. When is it unnecessary for the nurse to wear gloves while caring for newborns?

1. Offering a feeding

2. Changing the diaper

3. Giving an admission bath

4. Suctioning the nasopharynx (Nugent 325)
Nugent, Patricia M. Mosby's Review Questions for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 7th Edition. Mosby, 2011. VitalBook file.

Answer 1

Gloves may not be necessary when offering a feeding, changing the diaper, giving an admission bath, or suctioning the nasopharynx of newborns.

Step-by-step explanation:

In general, it is necessary for nurses to wear gloves when handling newborns, whether they are HIV positive or not, to prevent the spread of infections. However, there are certain specific situations where gloves may not be necessary:

1. Offering a feeding: If the nurse is not directly coming into contact with bodily fluids or open wounds, gloves may not be necessary.
2. Changing the diaper: If the nurse is using proper hand hygiene before and after changing the diaper, gloves may not be necessary.
3. Giving an admission bath: If the nurse is not coming into contact with any bodily fluids or open wounds, gloves may not be necessary.
4. Suctioning the nasopharynx: If the nurse is using proper hand hygiene and the procedure does not involve direct contact with bodily fluids or open wounds, gloves may not be necessary.