ch7,9,10 pre test
what portion of a sterile drape is considered non sterile
1 in border
which of the following is on the second tier of the cdcs isolation guidelines
airborne, droplet, and contact precautions
which type of patient is prone to develop pressure sores?
chronic renal failure patient who requires assistance getting out of bed
what does infection control mean?
control of infection within a facility
a sitz bath cleanses which areas?
perineal and rectal areas
What is a vector?
Any living organism that can carry a disease-producing virus
when is double bagging procedure utilized
When it is impossible to keep the outer surface of a bag free from contamination
what is the difference between a localized infection & a systemic infection?
a local infection is confined to a particular area of the body, and a systemic infection is throughout the body
what types of problems are a major concern for older adults?
driving hospitalizations accidental poisoning loneliness
which is a type of substance used for a medicated bath?
oatmeal
what national organization provides guidelines to protect health care workers in their environment?
occupational safety and health administration (osha)
how are health care associated infections typically spread?
through direct contact with health care personnel
what does SRD stand for?
Safety Reminder Device
Health care associated infection
an infection that a person gets within 24 hours while receiving care in a health care facility
What is medical asepsis?
eliminating the growth & spread of pathogenic organisms utilizing clean technique
which skin integrity problem can occur when improperly lifting or pulling a patient up in bed?
friction
what does universal carry mean?
how to remove a patient from the bed to the floor
what type of sensitivity is often seen in the health care environment?
latex allergies
what is the most common problem that nurses need to address to ensure the safety of their patients?
percentage of falls in the facility
which type of physician should be consulted for a diabetic patient with thick long yellow toenails?
podiatrist
which is not a factor affecting personal hygiene?
product preferences
which condition contraindicates a massage?
pulmonary embolism
what are some safety considerations a nurse should contemplate when caring for an older adult?
their visual acuity isn't good, their reflexes are slow
why should a hospital have a disaster plan?
to be prepared in times of an emergent Community situation with the possibility of a large number of casualties
which type of perineal care should be performed at least twice a day?
urinary catheter care
What does the RACE acronym stand for?
-Rescue The Patient -Activate Alarm -Confine -Extinguish
what room temperature is good for a patients hospital room?
68-74 degrees
