Nurs 220 Exam 1 | UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified
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Q1: What are the 6 links in the chain of infection?
A: Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
Q2: What is the purpose of medical asepsis?
A: To reduce microorganisms and prevent the spread of infection
Q3: What is the preferred method of hand hygiene in most situations?
A: Alcoholbased hand rub
Q4: When must soap and water be used instead of alcoholbased hand rub?
A: When hands are visibly soiled or caring for patients with C. difficile
Q5: What factors increase a patient's risk for infection?
A: Extremes of age, poor nutrition, stress, disease processes, medical therapies, invasive procedures
Q6: What is sterile technique used for?
A: To maintain a sterile field and reduce infection risk
Q7: What is the 1inch border of a sterile field considered?
A: Contaminated
Q8: What happens if a sterile item falls below waist level?
A: It is considered contaminated
Q9: What should you do if you are unsure whether an item is sterile?
A: Consider it contaminated
, Q10: What contaminates a sterile field?
A: Moisture, tears, punctures, or breaks in sterility
Q11: What is the purpose of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM)?
A: To protect patients and healthcare workers during transfers and mobility activities
Q12: What should be assessed before moving a patient?
A: Weightbearing status, weight, height, strength, and ability to cooperate
Q13: What patients are at high risk for injury during transfers?
A: Patients with poor nutrition, poor circulation, loss of sensation, bone/joint problems, or impaired muscle development
Q14: What are frictionreducing devices (FRDs) used for?
A: To decrease friction during patient transfers and repositioning
Q15: What are benefits of physical activity?
A: Improved mood, fitness, energy, sleep, stress management, selfimage, and prevention of deconditioning
Q16: What is deconditioning?
A: Loss of physical function due to inactivity or bed rest
Q17: How much moderateintensity exercise is recommended weekly for adults?
A: 150300 minutes per week
Q18: How much vigorousintensity exercise is recommended weekly for adults?
A: 75150 minutes per week
Q19: What should be assessed before ambulating a patient?
A: Vital signs, pain level, fatigue, and fear of falling
Answers
Q1: What are the 6 links in the chain of infection?
A: Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
Q2: What is the purpose of medical asepsis?
A: To reduce microorganisms and prevent the spread of infection
Q3: What is the preferred method of hand hygiene in most situations?
A: Alcoholbased hand rub
Q4: When must soap and water be used instead of alcoholbased hand rub?
A: When hands are visibly soiled or caring for patients with C. difficile
Q5: What factors increase a patient's risk for infection?
A: Extremes of age, poor nutrition, stress, disease processes, medical therapies, invasive procedures
Q6: What is sterile technique used for?
A: To maintain a sterile field and reduce infection risk
Q7: What is the 1inch border of a sterile field considered?
A: Contaminated
Q8: What happens if a sterile item falls below waist level?
A: It is considered contaminated
Q9: What should you do if you are unsure whether an item is sterile?
A: Consider it contaminated
, Q10: What contaminates a sterile field?
A: Moisture, tears, punctures, or breaks in sterility
Q11: What is the purpose of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM)?
A: To protect patients and healthcare workers during transfers and mobility activities
Q12: What should be assessed before moving a patient?
A: Weightbearing status, weight, height, strength, and ability to cooperate
Q13: What patients are at high risk for injury during transfers?
A: Patients with poor nutrition, poor circulation, loss of sensation, bone/joint problems, or impaired muscle development
Q14: What are frictionreducing devices (FRDs) used for?
A: To decrease friction during patient transfers and repositioning
Q15: What are benefits of physical activity?
A: Improved mood, fitness, energy, sleep, stress management, selfimage, and prevention of deconditioning
Q16: What is deconditioning?
A: Loss of physical function due to inactivity or bed rest
Q17: How much moderateintensity exercise is recommended weekly for adults?
A: 150300 minutes per week
Q18: How much vigorousintensity exercise is recommended weekly for adults?
A: 75150 minutes per week
Q19: What should be assessed before ambulating a patient?
A: Vital signs, pain level, fatigue, and fear of falling
