Week 1 - Infectino Control, Vital Signs, and Pain Management

Question 1

WBC values and indication?

Answer 1

> 10,000 –> Infection

Question 2

Erythro sendimentation rate

Answer 2

> 20,000 –> inflammation

Question 3

What PPE for contact isolation?

Answer 3

Gowns and gloves

Question 4

What is example of contact enteric? PPE?

Answer 4

-C. Diff, MRSA, VRE
-Gloves

Question 5

Special considerations for contact enteric?

Answer 5

• Wash hands with soap and water
• Bleach surfaces and tools

Question 6

What is Protective environment / Neutropenic isolation used for?

Answer 6

• Immunocompromised

Question 7

Protective environment / Neutropenic isolation / Reverse isolation requirements?

Answer 7

• Positive pressure room –> blows air out
• No flowers, fresh, or dried fruits, vegtables

Question 8

Example of droplet isolation? PPE?

Answer 8

• Influenza
• Surgical mask

Question 9

Example of Airborne disease? PPE?

Answer 9

• Tuberculosis
• Negative air pressure room –> air goes in
• N95
• Private room
• If need to leave room –> they wear regular surgical mask

Question 10

How to calculate pulse pressure?

Answer 10

Systolic - Diastolic
130 / 70 = 60 pulse pressure

Question 11

Most accurate pulse site? Location?

Answer 11

• Apical pulse
• Fifth intercostal space / Apex (bottom tip) of heart

Question 12

How to calculate pulse deficit?

Answer 12

Apical pulse - radial pulse

Question 13

What is schedule 1 on the controlled substance schedule?

Answer 13

Highest risk for abuse

Question 14

What is Category A on the pregnancy category?

Answer 14

Safe to take during pregnancy

Question 15

What are we concerned about when giving opiods?

Answer 15

Respiratory dropping below 8

Question 16

What medication to give to counteract opioids dropping RR?

Answer 16

Naloxone