Set 4

Question 1

Type of immunity by which the body is actively fighting something off that it naturally encountered

Answer 1

Active natural immunity (Ex: chicken pox varicella)

Question 2

Type of immunity introduced through vaccination

Answer 2

Active artificial (ex: COVID vaccine)

Question 3

Type of immunity obtained through natural exposure to antibodies

Answer 3

Passive natural (ex: passing antibodies through breastmilk)

Question 4

Type of immunity obtained through IV antibodies

Answer 4

Passive artificial (ex: IV immunoglobulin)

Question 5

Illness that occurs suddenly with severe symptoms, but can be identified and treated and the patient can go back to normal

Answer 5

Acute illness (ex: appendicitis)

Question 6

Illness with a slower, gradual onset that persists for at least one year and may not respond to treatment

Answer 6

Chronic illness (ex: autoimmune conditions)

Question 7

Examples of modifiable risk factors

Answer 7

Diet, lifestyle, medications

Question 8

Examples of non-modifiable risk factors

Answer 8

Race/ethnicity, age, family hx

Question 9

What does R stand for in RACE for fire safety?

Answer 9

RESCUE anyone in immediate danger

Question 10

What does A stand for in RACE for fire safety?

Answer 10

ACTIVATE the alarm for help

Question 11

What does C stand for in RACE for fire safety?

Answer 11

CONTAIN fire by closing fire doors

Question 12

What does E stand for in RACE for fire safety?

Answer 12

EXTINGUISH and EVACUATE if safe to do so

Question 13

What does the PASS sequence stand for in fire safety?

Answer 13

PULL extinguisher pin, AIM at base of fire, SQUEEZE lever, SWEEP side to side

Question 14

List proper body mechanics

Answer 14

• feet should be shoulder-width apart
• use legs to lift by squatting
• raise bed to appropriate height when providing care
• pivot slightly when moving patient, NEVER twist at the spine

Question 15

Internal radiation is also sometimes referred to as

Answer 15

Brachytherapy

Question 16

Brachytherapy nursing considerations

Answer 16

• patient is kept in private room with door closed at all times
• cluster care to gets lots of things done at once to prevent going in and out of room
• limit care time to 30 min TOTAL if possible
• wear dosimeter badge when in patients room (measures how much radiation you’ve been exposed to)
• wear lead apron and face patient at all times!

Question 17

Brachytherapy visitor policy

Answer 17

• visitors must be 6 ft away from patient at all times
• limit visits to less than 30 min
• no children under 18
• no pregnant providers or visitors

Question 18

Actions to take should brachytherapy be dislodged from patient

Answer 18

Use long-handled tongs to pick it up, place in lead-lined container, call the provider

Question 19

List the components of the nursing process ADPIE

Answer 19

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation

Question 20

Patient goals are set during the planning stage of ADPIE. What kind of goals should be set for patients?

Answer 20

SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely

Question 21

Goals during the planning stage of ADPIE are _________-centered and should be written as

Answer 21

Patient; “the patient will…”

Question 22

Interdisciplinary member who examines, diagnoses, and treats the patient

Answer 22

Provider (ex: physician, MD, DO, PA, NP, etc.)

Question 23

Interdisciplinary member who helps patients with their activities of daily living (such as learning how to feed themselves again, etc.)

Answer 23

Occupational therapy

Question 24

Interdisciplinary member who helps patients with muscle strengthening, mobility, and range of motion

Answer 24

Physical therapy

Question 25

Interdisciplinary member who helps patients with things like speech impediments and dysphagia

Answer 25

Speech Language Pathologists (SLP)

Question 26

List the components of SBAR communication

Answer 26

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

Question 27

T or F: Discharge planning begins towards the end of patient care

Answer 27

FALSE! Discharge planning begins upon admission

Question 28

When should medication reconciliation be done?

Answer 28

At admission, transfer in the same unit or to another unit, and upon discharge