Need to Know Level 1 Quiz

Question 1

What is the major role of the health care delivery system?

Answer 1

To deviler optimal levels of health care.

Question 2

Who does the LPN practice under?

Answer 2

Under the supervision of an RN or Physician

Question 3

What is licensing for ?

Answer 3

To protect the general public from unqualified phyisicians.

Question 4

Where did Florence Nightingale train?

Answer 4

Kaiserwerth, Germany.

Question 5

What is NFLPN?

Answer 5

National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses.

Question 6

Define Wellness/ Illness continuum.

Answer 6

Defines a persons over all well being. Wellness being the optimal level of health. Illness being an impaired of diminished state of mind.

Question 7

What do spores do?

Answer 7

Spores are highly resisted, can withstand harsh environmental conditions. Can be spread through inhilation or contact with skin.

Question 8

Know what culture and sensitivity is.

Answer 8

A culture is a special test to find germs. A sensitivity tells us which antibiotic can treat the infection.

Question 9

Can an antibitoic work on a virus?

Answer 9

no.

Question 10

What causes ringworm?

Answer 10

A fungal infection, caused by a mold like parasite that lives on the outter layer of skin.

Question 11

Name a systemic viral infection.

Answer 11

Influenza, MMR, and HPV.

Question 12

What are rubor and edema and what are they a sign of?

Answer 12

Rubor is the bodies reaction to an injury or irritation. Characterized by pain, redness, and swelling. An edema is excess water fluid in cavities or tissues of the body. Most commonly a sign of an abscess.

Question 13

Know technique for disposing linens with feces.

Answer 13

In a laundry bag kept inside patients room. Double bagged.

Question 14

Define the best way to break the chain of infection?

Answer 14

Medical asepsis.

Question 15

What is the had hygiene time period?

Answer 15

30 Seconds.

Question 16

Know how to dispose of a sharp

Answer 16

in an approved sharps container.

Question 17

Know how to transport a respiratory isolation patient.

Answer 17

With a filtered mask.

Question 18

What should the nurse do for an isolation patient regarding emotional deprivation?

Answer 18

Treat patient as though you have all the time in the world. Maintain standard precautions.

Question 19

Review introducing sterile solutions.

Answer 19

First open away from the body.

Question 20

Know the causes of Malaria

Answer 20

Mosquito parasite infection

Question 21

When is the greatest risk of exposure to TB?

Answer 21

During TB isolation.

Question 22

How do you reduce the effort of lifting an heavy object?

Answer 22

Lift in teams or mechanical devices.

Question 23

How do you protect your back?

Answer 23

Bend at the knees.

Question 24

Explain how to do ROM.

Answer 24

Natural movement of joints in 4 stages: Flexion, hyper extension, extension, and abduction.

Question 25

How doyou increase saftey when transferring a patient?

Answer 25

Garter belt, in teams, with mechanical equipment.

Question 26

What is the time frame to prevent negative consequences of immobility?

Answer 26

2 hours.

Question 27

Review how to move an older patient in bed.

Answer 27

With the blanket kept under the patient to slid patient up.

Question 28

Describe semi- fowlers position?

Answer 28

30 Degrees, raised at the head of the bed.

Question 29

What is the time frame for a sitz bath?

Answer 29

20-30 min

Question 30

What is cause of a reddened area on the coccyx?

Answer 30

Prolonged sitting.

Question 31

What does a Podiatrist do?

Answer 31

Structures of the ankle and foot.

Question 32

What is the bath blanket position for a femal patient during a bath?

Answer 32

Diamond.

Question 33

Review how to clense eyes.

Answer 33

From inner to outter canthus using a clean wash cloth in warm water.

Question 34

What is the patient focus when performing patient hygiene?

Answer 34

Patient privacy.