QMA/INDIANA STUDY GUIDE CHAPTERS 1-8 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

QMA/INDIANA STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTERS 1-8 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS



interventions2provided2or2used2for2comfort2and2support2to2a2dying2payie
nt2-2Ans---Address2each2symptom2independently
-Symptoms2may2be2controlled2
-Our2attitudes2may2be2just2as2important2as2our2care

Symptoms2of2Impending2death2-2Ans---
2Circulatory2system,2skin2turns2bluish2purple,2clammy,2molted,2excess2s

weat

-respiratory2sys,2slow2fast2rat,2Apnea,2Cheyne2Stokes

-Digestive2sys,2difficulty2swallowing,2excessive2secretions2

-Urinary2sys,2incontinence,2very2little2output

-Sensory2sys,2fixed2eyes,2hearing2is2acute
-Body2temp,2extreme2highs2to2low

Recognize2symptoms2of2the2terminally2ill2-2Ans---Oblivious2to2time
-lack2of2appetite
-nausea2and2vomiting
-constipation2or2diarrhea2
-stomatis-inflammation2of2the2mouth
-pruritus-severe2itching2with2no2rash
restlessness2-2anxiety-pain2causing

, Interventions2that2will2break2the2chain2of2infection2-2Ans---
Proper2hand2washing
-stay2home2if2your2sick
-good2hygiene
-handle2soiled2items2properly
-dispose2of2things2properly2
-sterilize2and2disinfect2
-use2standard2precautions

infection2is2spread2by2and2through2and2Entry?2-2Ans--pathogens-
2bacteria, 2viral,2fungi,2and2protozoa



-lives2in2warm2moist2places
-
exist2through2urine,2blood,2spit,2feces,2tears,2wound2drainage,2sores,2re
spiratory,2and2genital

-
Enters2through2open2cuts,2respiratory,2gastrointestinal,2circulatory,2urin
ary,2and2gemitals

Interacting2with2an2Anxious2Resident2-2Ans---
stay2calm,2quiet2environment,2and2one2on2one

Interactions2with2Angry2resident2-2Ans---
have2those2who2anger2the2resident2leave
-open2space
-open2exit
-slow2movements
-reduce2disturbing2factors

interacting2with2a2combative2resident2-2Ans---don't2touch
-talk2in2calm2smooth2tones
-remove2to2a2quiet2private2area
-take2threats2seriously2
-call2for2help