Chp 27 & 39

Question 1

Aseptic technique

Answer 1

the practice/procedures that help reduce the risk for infection.

Question 2

Medical asepsis

Answer 2

Procedures that break the chain of infection that are used on a routine bases whether or not an infection is diagnosed

Question 3

Surgical asepsis

Answer 3

sterile technique used to prevent contamination, isolate an operative area, and maintains a sterile field for surgery.

Question 4

What risk factors pose threats to a person’s safety?

Answer 4

lifestyle, impaired mobility, sensory or communication impairment, lack of safety awareness

Question 5

What are the three types of accidents that occur in health care facilities?

Answer 5

Patient-inherent accidents (patient fault)
Procedure-related accidents
Equipment-related accidents

Question 6

What factors need to be evaluated when a patient is in restraints?

Answer 6

-Signs of injury every 15 min: check circulation, vital signs, range of motion, physical and psychological status, and readiness for discontinuation.
-Needs for toiling, nutrition and fluids, hygiene, and elimination.
-Release from restraints at least every 2 hours
evaluate for any complications of immobility
-RN trained according to CMS must evaluate patient within 1 or 4 hours
-HCP must see and assess patient after 24 hours
-Correct position of tubes and catheters
-patients behavior and reaction to restraints

Question 7

Four-point gait

Answer 7

requires weight bearing on both legs

Question 8

Three-point gait

Answer 8

requires the patient to bear all weight on one foot

Question 9

Two-point gait

Answer 9

requires partial weight bearing on both feet

Question 10

Swing-through gait

Answer 10

patient places all weight on crutches and swings through.

Question 11

Should a cane be held on the stronger or weaker side of the body?

Answer 11

stronger side

Question 12

What concept does a patient using a cane need to learn?

Answer 12

two points of support such as both feet or one foot and the cane are on the floor at all times.

Question 13

What is body position in the tripod stance?

Answer 13

erect head and neck, straight vertebrae, and extended hips and knees. The axillae should not bear any weight.

Question 14

which crutch gait is used for stairs?

Answer 14

modified three-point gate

Question 15

What factors increase a person’s fall risk?

Answer 15

Age
Sex
Medication
Medical diagnosis
History of falls
Muscle weakness
Changes in vital signs

Question 16

What does CSM stand for and how often must it be assessed?

Answer 16

Color, Sensation, Movement

Must be checked every 2 hours for a patient that is in restraints