Medical Nursing Flashcards
Most common types of Nosocomial infection.
Viral and bacteria
Most common way infections are spread.
Not washing hands
What factors go into play when infections are being spread?
Size and type of hospital, number of personnel, length of hospital stay, source of exposure, infectious agents
What causes an animal to be predisposed to infections?
Old age, debilitating disease, Long Hospital stays, immune compromised, surgical hardware and drains, vaccine status
How do we control infections in the hospital?
Sterilization of supplies, a septic treatment techniques, isolation practices, washing hands frequently, using gloves, disposing of trash properly, vaccine protocols, well housekeeping, disinfectant contact time
Important things to remember about bathing patients.
Brush the coat out first, put sterile lube in the eyes to protect against soap, put cotton balls in ears to prevent ear problems
Best way to bathe?
With a hose
How long does medicated shampoo need to be in contact with skin?
10 minutes
Types of nail trimmers?
White (orange handle), resco
What do you look for when trimming black nails?
Bulls eyes (target)
How are dogs ears shaped?
L shaped
What do ear mites look like in otoscope?
White dots with black debris
Breeds prone to hair in ear canals.
Schnauzers, poodles, bichons, cockers, doodles
Degrees of anal glands.
4 and 8 o’clock
An infection that is from within the hospital.
Nosocomial infection
