Quiz 1 Flashcards
a/an
without, none
micro
small
macro
large
mega/megly
enlarged
it is
inflammation
osis
abnormal condition
ectomyw
cut or remove
atomy
to cut into
ostomy
creat opening
encephalo
Brian
entero
large intestine
hepato
liver
dermo
skin
osteo
bone
cyst
bladder
Leuko
white
oma
Tumour
lipo
fat
myo
muscle
cardiac
heart
endo
within
5 stages in nursing process
assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implantation, evaluation
Assessment inclues
-collecting subjective, objective data, organizing it, validating it, and documenting it
nursing diagnosis involves
-why, problems, risks, strength, prevention, and resolution
difference between nursing diagnosis and medical
nursing is concerned with the impact of the health challenge on the whole person, and their responses to health challenges
SMART GOALS
Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time sensitive
planning involves
-patient centered, specific goals, desired outcomes, nursing interventions
Implementing involves
-reassessing client, resources, nursing intervention
Evaluation
-data collection, relate nursing action to client goal and outcome, draw conclusion about problems
inductive reasoning
specific to general
deductive
general to specific
Internal process of developing critical thinking
reflect on values, assumptions, and thinking
local infection
stays in one spot
systemic infection
spreads
Asepsis
the practices which make an environment free of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms
Medical asepsis is
the clean technique prating to reduce the number and spread of microorganisms
surgical asepsis
Also known as “sterile technique”
Prevents contamination during invasive medical procedures
Aims to create a sterile environment to reduce the risk of infections
nosocomial infections
infections that were obtained at the hostpital
what percentage of common infections are spread by healthcare workers
80%
reservoir
-the place where infectious agent can survive (ex. humans, animals, environment)
Portal of exit
Respiratory droplets (cough, sneeze)
Gastrointestinal tract (feces)
Genitourinary tract (STIs, urine)
Skin lesions
Blood
Direct contact
Mode of Transmission
contact, droplet, airborne, vehicle, vector
Contact
-Direct or indirect
Droplet
-fall 1 m
-land on nose or oral of new host
-transfers through something like sneezing
Airborne
-carried by microorganisms that stay in the air, they are inhaled
Vehicle
-Contaminated source such as food, IV fluid, Water, blood, or equipment
PPE
-gloves, gowns, goggles, facesheilds, masks, shoe coves
Contact precautions
-private room
-HH
-gloves
-gown
-only transport when essential
Droplet precautions
-maintain at least 6 feet if patient is sharing rooms
-HH
-Gloves and eye protection
-transport only when essential
Portal entry
-Resp, GU and GI tract, open wounds, mucous membrane, parenteral route
airborne precaution
-door must be closed
-HH
-N-95
wash hands …
before interacting with patient, before procedure, after body fluid exposure, when leaving
Susceptibility
the state or fact of being likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Contact transmission
direct or indirect
Chain of infection
infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, vehicle, total of entry, suspectible host
Iatrogenic infection
an infection after medical or surgical management, whether or not the patient was hospitalized.
W in Wholistic stands for
WHolis: how can we provide wholistic care for you
H in holism stands for
History
o in wholistic
options,
L in wholism
logistics, what can help you understand and safety find access through this journey
E stands for
environment, how we comfort you
C stands for
care
Subjective questions
What we are told by the patients
Objective questions
What we can see
Primary assessment
client interview, observation, vital signs
secondary assessment
healthcare team, medical records, scientific literature,
Specific immunity
targets specific pathogens based on the person’s exposure to antigens
Nonspecific immunity
provides immediate, generalized protection
In documentation what do you do with a late entry
Label the entry “Late Entry” to indicate it is out of sequence.
Record time and date of entry.
In body of entry, record time and date it should have been made
what to do when you make an error
cross out and write error
When documenting it is important to
-be factual, specific, accurate, complete, and organized
When doing hygiene one must know
-what products are being used
-why they are being used
-how to properly use them
Bathing options
Shower: stand-up or sit-down with shower chair
Tub- see agency policy for water temp
Complete bed bath
Partial bed bath
Bag bath
Partial bath at sink or with basin
When brushing hair what are you looking for
hair loss, lice, dandruff and dermatitis
Oral care involves
Brushing (don’t forget to brush the tongue!)
Flossing
Rinsing
Lip care