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