Exam 1 - NUR 315

list the benefits of exercise to the musculoskeletal system

increased muscle efficiency and flexibility increased coordination reduced bone loss increased efficiency of nerve impulse transmission

list the benefits of exercise to the metabolic processes and the GI system

increased triglyceride breakdown increased gastric motility increased production of body heat increased appetite weight control increased intestinal tone, improving digestion and elimination

List the order of the stages of infection

incubation, prodromal, illness, convalescent

a leader with a ____________ style would give all control to staff members to determine how to improve collaboration

laissez-faire

what is compassion fatigue?

loss of satisfaction from providing good patient care

what is the trough level of a drug?

lowest blood level of a drug

Sims position

lying on left side with right knee drawn up and with left arm drawn behind, parallel to the back

examples of airborne precautions

measles, varicella, tuberculosis

MRSA and VRE require what type of precautions?

contact

the nurse manager who asks staff members to give suggestions on how to improve collaboration between nurses and health care providers is exhibiting what style of leadership?

democratic

the nurse manager who involves staff members in decision-making by asking for suggestions is exhibiting a _____________ style of leadership

democratic

Influenza, rubella, and diphtheria require _______ precaution

droplet

what are antimicrobials?

drugs that treat infections by killing or slowing the growth of microbes causing infection

In what area is medical asepsis most likely utilized?

every area of healthcare

true or false: a restraint order can be written for PRN use

false

What is the ISBARQ method used for?

for patient handoff/report; to help share information about the condition of a patient

When is airborne precautions used?

for patients who have infections that can spread through the air from one person to another

changes in the color or condition of the hair shaft are related to changes in:

hormonal activity or changes in the blood supply to hair follicles

What are the means of transmission?

direct contact, indirect contact, airborne route

true or false: all microorganisms are harmful

false

examples of antibiotic-resistant infections

CRE, MRSA, VRE, ESBL

what are the steps for doffing PPE?

gloves, goggles, gown, mask

What are the steps of donning PPE?

gown, mask, goggles, gloves

What is asphyxiation?

suffocation

list the benefits of exercise to the respiratory system

improved alveolar function decreased work of breathing improved diaphragmatic excursion

What does the RACE acronym stand for?

-Rescue -Activate Alarm -Confine (Close doors and windows) -Evacuate

What are the 5 rights of delegation?

1. Right task 2. Right circumstance 3. Right person 4. Right direction/communication 5. Right supervision/evaluation

what is secondary traumatic stress?

A feeling of despair caused by the transfer of emotion distress from a victim to a caregiver, which often develops suddenly

what is the difference between abduction and adduction?

Abduction refers to moving a limb away from the midline of your body. Adduction refers to moving a limb toward the midline of your body

A charge nurse on the step-down unit will likely use which leadership style during resuscitation efforts for a cardiac arrest?

Autocratic

list benefits of exercise to the cardiovascular system

increased efficiency of the heart decreased HR and BP improved venous return increased circulating fibrinolysin

what is peak of a drug?

when drug reaches highest blood or plasma concentration

What does ISBARQ stand for?

I - Introduction S - Situation B - Background A - Assessment R - Recommendation Q - Question and answer

what is tertiary health care?

Management of rare and complex disorders

what is normal flora?

Microorganisms that commonly inhabit various body sites and are part of the body's natural defense system

what happens during the vascular phase of acute inflammation?

Small blood vessels constrict in area, followed by vasodilation of arterioles and venules

What is the onset of a drug?

The amount of time it takes a drug to begin working; time needed for drug concentration to reach a high enough blood level for its effects to appear

what are the two phases of acute inflammation?

Vascular phase and cellular phase

Fowler's position

a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 45 and 60 degrees

TB and measles are indications for a patient to be on what type of precautions?

airborne

what type of medications are bacterial infections treated by?

antibiotics

what steps of the nursing process should you NOT delegate to someone?

assessment, planning, and evaluation

__________ leadership style would be exhibited by a leader who gave staff little opportunity to give feedback or suggestions

autocratic

which infectious agents are most significant and most prevalent in hospital settings?

bacteria

What are infectious agents?

bacteria, viruses, fungi

What are examples of the portals of exit?

bodily fluids, coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, seeping wounds

what is the term used for a cumulative state of frustration with the work environment that develops over a long time?

burnout

dorsiflexion

movement that bends the foot upward at the ankle

What is a reservoir?

natural habitat of the organism

possible reservoirs for microorganisms include:

other people (carriers), animals, food, water, inanimate objects

At what stage of infection is a person the most infectious?

prodromal stage

what happens during the convalescent period?

recovery from the infection

list the cardinal signs of acute infection

redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function

what term is used to describe keeping objects free of microorganisms and providing information on a sterile field

sterile technique (surgical asepsis)

what is the goal of the clean technique (medical asepsis)?

to reduce the number and transfer of pathogens

________ leadership involves little input by staff into decision-making and is focused on providing rewards when tasks are completed

transactional

what is primary health care?

treatment of common health problems

what is secondary health care?

treatment of problems requiring more specialized clinical expertise

true or false: a side rail is not considered a restraint if the patient requests that it be raised

true

true or false: the door may remain open for droplet precautions

true

Circumduction

turning in a circular motion; combines abduction, adduction, extension, and flexion