Set 4 Flashcards
Type of immunity by which the body is actively fighting something off that it naturally encountered
Active natural immunity (Ex: chicken pox varicella)
Type of immunity introduced through vaccination
Active artificial (ex: COVID vaccine)
Type of immunity obtained through natural exposure to antibodies
Passive natural (ex: passing antibodies through breastmilk)
Type of immunity obtained through IV antibodies
Passive artificial (ex: IV immunoglobulin)
Illness that occurs suddenly with severe symptoms, but can be identified and treated and the patient can go back to normal
Acute illness (ex: appendicitis)
Illness with a slower, gradual onset that persists for at least one year and may not respond to treatment
Chronic illness (ex: autoimmune conditions)
Examples of modifiable risk factors
Diet, lifestyle, medications
Examples of non-modifiable risk factors
Race/ethnicity, age, family hx
What does R stand for in RACE for fire safety?
RESCUE anyone in immediate danger
What does A stand for in RACE for fire safety?
ACTIVATE the alarm for help
What does C stand for in RACE for fire safety?
CONTAIN fire by closing fire doors
What does E stand for in RACE for fire safety?
EXTINGUISH and EVACUATE if safe to do so
What does the PASS sequence stand for in fire safety?
PULL extinguisher pin, AIM at base of fire, SQUEEZE lever, SWEEP side to side
List proper body mechanics
- 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
Internal radiation is also sometimes referred to as
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy nursing considerations
- 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!
Brachytherapy visitor policy
- 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
Actions to take should brachytherapy be dislodged from patient
Use long-handled tongs to pick it up, place in lead-lined container, call the provider
List the components of the nursing process ADPIE
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation
Patient goals are set during the planning stage of ADPIE. What kind of goals should be set for patients?
SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Goals during the planning stage of ADPIE are _________-centered and should be written as
Patient; “the patient will…”
Interdisciplinary member who examines, diagnoses, and treats the patient
Provider (ex: physician, MD, DO, PA, NP, etc.)
Interdisciplinary member who helps patients with their activities of daily living (such as learning how to feed themselves again, etc.)
Occupational therapy
Interdisciplinary member who helps patients with muscle strengthening, mobility, and range of motion
Physical therapy
Interdisciplinary member who helps patients with things like speech impediments and dysphagia
Speech Language Pathologists (SLP)
List the components of SBAR communication
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
T or F: Discharge planning begins towards the end of patient care
FALSE! Discharge planning begins upon admission
When should medication reconciliation be done?
At admission, transfer in the same unit or to another unit, and upon discharge
