Exam 1 Main Points Flashcards
QSEN competencies?
patient centered care
teamwork and collaboration
EBP
quality improvement
safety
informatics
4 rights of informed consent?
right to:
not be harmed
full disclosure
self determination
privacy
EBP goals? “RAPPA”
Reduce variations
Achieve clinical experience
Promote effective interventions/care
Provide nurses with EBP
Assist in clinical decision making
3 main EBP points? “IBP”
Individual clinical experience
best available clinical evidence
Patient values and expectations
QSEN & KSA?
Quality and Safety of Education for Nursing
Knowledge, Skills, Attitude
in what order do you report vitals?
T
P
R
BP
SpO2 & FiO2
Pain
nursing process?
ADPIE
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
elevated BP?
120-129 AND 80-89
(increase normal by 9)
stage 1 BP?
130-139 OR 80-89
(increase elevated by 9)
stage 2 BP?
> 140 OR >90
hypertensive crisis?
> 180 AND/OR >120
what is the infection cycle?
infectious agent
reservoir
portal of exit
means of transmission
portal of entry
susceptible host
different means of transmission?
direct
indirect
contact
droplet
airborne
what are neutrophils for?
ACUTE bacterial
what are lymphocytes for?
CHRONIC bacterial and viral
what are eosinophils?
parasitic, fungal, allergic reactions
what are the 3 bloodborne pathogens?
HIV
HBV
HCV
top infections?
UTI
surgical site infections
bloodstream infections
pneumonia
what will hospitals NOT pay for?
CAUTI
vascular catheter infection
surgical site infection
which viruses require CONTACT precautions?
C. Diff
MRSA
which viruses require DROPLET precautions?
Pertussis
Influenza
Meningitis
Pneumonia
which viruses require AIRBORNE precautions?
MMR
TB
Varicella
Covid
3 main failures that decrease patient outcomes?
failure to:
recognize
rescue
plan
adequate ____ and _____ of cells help to prevent skin injuries
nutrition and hydration
adequate ____ needed to maintain skin cell life
circulation
yellow light on CHG warmer?
not warm yet
blinking green light on CHG warmer?
USE FIRST, cloth is aging
solid green on CHG warmer?
cloth is ready
red on CHG warmer?
DO NOT use, cloth expired
specifics of skin in elderly?
-thinning of SUBQ and dermal layer
-longer time for cell renewal
-thicker nails growing upward
-decrease sebaceous gland activity
-decreased collagen fibers
-predisposed to skin breakdown
included in braden scale?
sensory perception
moisture
activity
mobility
nutrition
friction/shear
braden scale levels?
6 - lowest, not good
23 - highest, good
gold standard for patient hygiene?
brush teeth
diabetic footcare?
-wash with lukewarm water (decreased temp sensitivity) daily, in btwn toes
-dry feet
-lotion but NOT btwn toes
-check for blisters/cuts/etc
-trim toenails (better to file)
-change socks daily
-never walk barefoot
-examine shoes daily
when assisting a pt?
stand on their WEAK side
steps to walking with cane?
-stand on stronger side
-advance cane
-advance weak leg
-advance strong leg
second hand smoke can lead to?
heart disease
number one cause of lung disease?
smoking