Ch 5-10
Which of the following increases the risks of infection in older adults
Catheter use
A transient ischemic attack is a warning sign of
Cerebrovascular accident
The permanent and painful shortening of a muscle, tendon, or ligament is called
Contracture
If a person's breathing and heartbeat stop, brain damage can occur within ___ minutes.
4-6 minutes
A resident who is at risk for pressure ulcers may have
An alternating pressure mattress
Which of the following symptoms is more often experienced by women during a heart attack
Anxiety and a sense of doom
The branch of medicine that deals with prevention and treatment of obesity is
Bariatrics
One sign of a localized infection is
drainage from a wound or cavity
One sign that a person is in shock is
extreme thirst
Another term for insulin reaction is
hypoglycemia
Lack of sleep can cause
increased irritability
Sleep disorders are called
parasomnias
When a person's breathing stops, this is called:
respiratory arrest
Droplets normally do not travel more than
six feet
circadian rhythm is
the 24-hour day-night cycle
Which of the following is true of developmental disabilities
Developmental disabilities restrict physical and or mental ability
_______ destroys pathogens but not all pathogens, while ______ destroys all microorganisms, including those that form spores
Disinfection, Sterilization
In which position is the resident placed for examination of the breasts, chest, and abdomen
Dorsal Recumbent
In which of the following parts of the body are mucous membranes found
Genitals
An example of a restraint alternative is
Giving frequent help with toileting
Diabetic Ketoacidosis may be caused by
Having to little insulin in the body
Which of the following statements is true of restraints
People tend to respond better to restraint alternatives than to restraints
Ageism is
Prejudice toward of discrimination against the elderly
Which of the following is the proper order to don personal protective equipment
Put on Gown, mask, goggles and gloves
Making an area or object completely free of all microorganisms is called:
Surgical Asepsis
When pathogens enter the bloodstream and move throughout the body, a _____ has occured
Systemic Infection
Which of the following is true of Transmission Based Precautions
They are practiced in addition to standard precautions
Which of the following is true of most elderly people
They have many interests
A causative agent is
a pathogenic or microorganism that causes disease
A susceptible host is
an uninfected person who could get sick
How can a nursing assistant help a resident who has a developmental disability
The nursing assistant can break tasks into smaller steps
What is transcultural nursing?
The study of various cultures with the goal of providing care specific to each