Questions

Question 1

Stages of infection

Answer 1

Incubation, Prodromal, Full Stage, Convalescent

Question 2

Which stage of infection does the pt present the greatest risk to others?

Answer 2

Prodromal (2nd Stage)

Incubation, Prodromal, Full, Convalescent

Question 3

A disease state that results from the presence o pathogens in or on the body

Answer 3

Infection

Question 4

Pasero Opioid-Induced Sedation Scale

Answer 4

1 - Awake and Alert; no action necessary
2 - Occasionally drowsy, but easy to arouse; requires no action
3 - Frequently drowsy and drifts off to sleep during conversation; decrease opioid dose
4 - Somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli; discontinue opioid and consider Naloxone

Question 5

Gate Control Theory of Pain

Answer 5

A limited amount of sensory information can be processed by the nervous system at any given moment. When too much information is sent, certain cells in the spinal column interrupt the signal (akin to closing a gate).