Exam1 Flashcards
Conflict is not always __[1]__, and you should not always___[2]___ the source of the conflict.
Don’t Behave; Instead __[3]__.
1-Bad
2-Confront
3-React
What is the DESC script and what is it’s purpose?
DESC script is a tool to help resolve/manage conflict “you” have with another.
D-Describe the situation
E-Express your concerns
S-Suggest alternatives
C-Consequences; state them
What is the LEEN script and what is it’s purpose?
LEEN script help resolve conflict “someone else” has with you.
L-Listen
E-Empathize “That’s understandable”
E-Explain “The reason I did _____ is b/c…”
N-Negotiate “Lets agree on ______”
—Kurt Lewin’s Change Theory—
Change should always be __[1]__.
All change should be __[2]__, and not __[3]__.
All those to be affected should be __[4]__.
1-Gradual
2-Planned
3-Sudden/Sporadic
4-Involved
Define the 3 stages of change…
Unfreezing?
Moving?
Refreezing?
Unfreezing: desiring/planning to change.
Moving: Implementing the change
Refreezing: Change is accepted and stabilized
What is ADPIE and what does it stand for?
It's an acronym to describe the nursing process. A-Assess D-Diagnose P-Plan I-Implement E-Evaluate
The major difference between Problem solving and Decision Making is….?
With problem solving, there is ALWAYS and problem to address.
Exploring, analyzing, prioritizing, explaining, deciding, and evaluating are all concepts involving what?
Tools for critical thinking.
S/S of TB
10
afternoon fever, night sweats, chills productive cough (3+weeks) may be streaked with blood nausea, anorexia, anorexia,lethargy, irregular menses SOB, pleuritic chest pain
Describe Latent TB
Pt. has been exposed to and infected with TB.
Immune system (Active T’s and macrophages) have encapsulated TB bacteria in a granuloma
TB cannot multiply, but it is viable inside granuloma.
+ ppd, -ve CXR, -ve sputum/smear
not contagious
Tx for LTBI
isoniazid for 9 months
What is Quantiferron Gold Test?
Blood test for TB - will get results in 24 hours
What is DOT?
Why done?
direct observational therapy-watching someone take their meds,
It ensures compliance,
outpatient basis - may be only way to reach homeless population
Cons of DOT
Cost
manpower - 1 nurse to 1 pt.
List 4 drugs to Tx active TB & for how long?
Route?
isoniazid (INH), pyrazinamide (PZA), rifampin, ethambutal for 9-18 months PO
Rifampin used to Tx (a) ?
side effects? (b)
a. active TB or latent TB resistant to INH
b. NAUSEA
hepatotoxicity - hepatitis
skin, sweat, tears, urine orange
decreases contraceptive effects
thrombocytopenia
Isoniazid used to Tx (a) ?
side effects? (b)
active TB (in combination with 3 other drugs) or latent TB
b. NAUSEA
hepatotoxicity - hepatitis
NO alcohol
2nd line drugs to Tx TB?
Streptomycin
fluoroquinolones
Ethambutol used to Tx (a) ?
side effects? (b)
active TB (in combination with 3 other drugs)
NAUSEA
ocular toxicity & red/green color disturbances
(Less toxic to liver than other TB Tx)
pyrazinamide (PZA), used to Tx (a) ?
side effects? (b)
active TB (in combination with 3 other drugs)
NAUSEA
hepatotoxicity - hepatitis
reason TB still exists
noncompliance with meds
Tx for resistant strands of TB
newer rifamycins, rifabutin, and rifapentine
Dx for pt with TB symptoms
Place PPD
CXR
Sputum sample for culture x 3 & AFB test x 3, QFT,
can a CXR Dx TB?
No - only support Dx - definitive is +ve Sputum sample x 3 & AFB test x 3
If Pt. has had a + PPD in past can you place another?
NO! - do CXR
Diet for TB pts
High Protein & High VIT B & C
Nursing support for TB
Diet, airborne precautions, IV fluids- if dehydrated
Risk Populations for contracting TB
immunocompromised - HIV, Young, elderly
low socioeconomic status - access/affordability
living in close proximity - long term care
define anergy
cannot mount an immune response to an Ag. Often seen in elderly with weak/deteriorating immune systems
How is TB spread
airbourne - droplet nuclei
typically within 6” of infected persons mouth to transmit
travels further if Cough, laugh, sneeze, sing, speak.travels in body via lymphatics
lobes of lungs most affected by TB and why?
upper - more oxygen, M. tuberculosis is aerobic
What is secondary TB?
If had TB more likely to get it again (Possibly reactivation of encapsulated bacteria)
When is a PPD read?
(24 - silvestri) 48 - 72 hours
How many -ve sputum samples are required to say a pt. with TB is no longer infectious?
3 consecutive
ND for TB
ineffective breathing pattern nutrition - insufficient to meet needs fatigue knowledge deficit non-compliance social isolation
Pt. Teaching for TB
Medication compliance! Side effects of meds dipose of tissues in plastic bag wash hands airborne precautions (wear mask when out of isolation diet - protein, vit B & C
List the 5 components of the ventilator bundle
wash hands & no rings for patient care HOB elevated >30 degrees remove subglottic secretions (suction) Oral care Q12H w/ chlorhexidine Chlorhexidine mouth wash B4 intubation
Is it acceptable to implement 3/5 steps in a bundle?
NO! - bundles are all or nothing
What is ventilator bundle designed to reduce?
VAP which has up to a 40% mortality rate
Which has greater incidence of infection peripheral IV or central line? & why? (2 reasons)
CL
pt. with CL tend to be sicker and thus more susceptible to infection
A CL tends to be accessed more frequently