NURS 200 EXAM 1 STUDY QUESTIONS
CORRECTLY ANSWERED A+ GRADED.
An infection limited to a specific area of the body where the
microorganism remains.
Correct Answer -What is a local infection?
A systemic infection occurs when a microorganism spreads and damages
different parts of the body.
Correct Answer -What is a systemic infection?
1.) Injury prevention- Older adults have slower reflexes, poorer vision,
and more fragile bones which can make them particularly vulnerable to
falls, car accidents, and driving in hazardous conditions (heavy fog, snow,
nighttime).
2.) Fires- From reduced memory that can lead them to forget to turn off the
stove or kettle, to burns caused by reduced sensitivity to heat in baths or
using electric blankets.
3.) Wandering- Patients with Alzheimer's and dementia are at the greatest
risk (need to wear ID at all times).
4.) Suicide- Older adults account for 18% of global suicides, older men are
particularly vulnerable, as well as those in rural communities and those
that are socially isolated.
Correct Answer -What are 4 lifespan considerations for older adults?
1.) Maintain integrity of skin & mucous membranes.
,2.) Wear all PPEs when there is a potential for contact with bodily fluid.
3.) Cleanse hands after: Each patient, invasive procedures, touching open
wounds.
4.) Carry bedpans steadily to prevent spillage.
5.) Cover nose/mouth when coughing/sneezing & avoid
coughing/sneezing into open wounds.
6.) Assist patients in order to ensure proper hygiene & care is maintained.
7.) Educate clients about: wound-care, hygiene, cleaning, and sterilizing
equipment when they go home.
Correct Answer -List the ways in which nursing interventions can break the
chain of infection?
4 Categories of Client Teaching:
1.) Environmental Management:
- Recommend injury-proofing the house to prevent further damage.
- For patients that have an airborne pathogen: recommend changing
temperature & adjusting airflow.
- Make recommendations for the frequency/protection of family and
visitors.
- Provide information about the bed, room, and other items in a shared
space in order to reduce the risk to others.
- Instruct soiled linen to be cleaned separately in hot water & bleach
solution.
2.) Infection Control:
- Teach proper hand hygiene technique.
- Promote nailcare (keep nails short & neat and grind down calluses).
,- Let family members in the household know that they should keep all
towels, toothbrushes, and other potential infectious vectors separate from
the patient.
- Discuss the importance of rest, proper hygiene, nutrition, and appropriate
activity in breaking the chain of infection.
- Provi
Correct Answer -What are the 4 categories of patient teaching? Give an
example of each.
Seizure precautions help to protect both the client and the care-provider
while the client is actively seizing.
Seizure precautions-
Medical alert bracelet to indicate frequent seizures/epilepsy.
Patient should carry medication list at all times.
Helping client decide who within their lives needs to be informed of their
seizure disorder (employers, dentists, the DMV).
Educate client on precautions to be taken at home and away, if client does
not have well-controlled seizures, inform them to exercise caution when
bathing, cooking, driving, and using heavy machinery.
Discuss with client factors that often precipitate seizure activity.
, -Yes, a nurse can delegate this skill, but only to someone that is already
well educated and can perform the necessary steps to protect the patient.-
Correct Answer -Describe seizure precautions and how they are
implemented? Can this skill be delegated by the nurse?
Surgical Asepsis (Sterile)- Sterilizes the surface or object, leaving it free
from microorganisms.
Medical Asepsis (Clean)- Limits the growth, transmission, and number of
microorganisms and includes all practices intended to confine the
microorganisms in a particular space.
Correct Answer -Explain medical asepsis vs surgical asepsis:
1.) Report incident immediately to appropriate supervisor.
2.) Complete injury/accident report (if required by agency).
3.) Seek medical attention and follow-up:
- Testing source for HIV, HEP C, HEP B.
- Testing nurse for HIV, HEP C, HEP B.
- Medical/psychiatric counselling regarding infection risk/risk of infecting
others.
- Sharing test results with the primary care provider.
4.) Allow puncture/laceration to bleed slightly but do not squeeze the
wound.
- Clean the area with soap & water.
- Initiate first aid and seek additional treatment (as needed).
CORRECTLY ANSWERED A+ GRADED.
An infection limited to a specific area of the body where the
microorganism remains.
Correct Answer -What is a local infection?
A systemic infection occurs when a microorganism spreads and damages
different parts of the body.
Correct Answer -What is a systemic infection?
1.) Injury prevention- Older adults have slower reflexes, poorer vision,
and more fragile bones which can make them particularly vulnerable to
falls, car accidents, and driving in hazardous conditions (heavy fog, snow,
nighttime).
2.) Fires- From reduced memory that can lead them to forget to turn off the
stove or kettle, to burns caused by reduced sensitivity to heat in baths or
using electric blankets.
3.) Wandering- Patients with Alzheimer's and dementia are at the greatest
risk (need to wear ID at all times).
4.) Suicide- Older adults account for 18% of global suicides, older men are
particularly vulnerable, as well as those in rural communities and those
that are socially isolated.
Correct Answer -What are 4 lifespan considerations for older adults?
1.) Maintain integrity of skin & mucous membranes.
,2.) Wear all PPEs when there is a potential for contact with bodily fluid.
3.) Cleanse hands after: Each patient, invasive procedures, touching open
wounds.
4.) Carry bedpans steadily to prevent spillage.
5.) Cover nose/mouth when coughing/sneezing & avoid
coughing/sneezing into open wounds.
6.) Assist patients in order to ensure proper hygiene & care is maintained.
7.) Educate clients about: wound-care, hygiene, cleaning, and sterilizing
equipment when they go home.
Correct Answer -List the ways in which nursing interventions can break the
chain of infection?
4 Categories of Client Teaching:
1.) Environmental Management:
- Recommend injury-proofing the house to prevent further damage.
- For patients that have an airborne pathogen: recommend changing
temperature & adjusting airflow.
- Make recommendations for the frequency/protection of family and
visitors.
- Provide information about the bed, room, and other items in a shared
space in order to reduce the risk to others.
- Instruct soiled linen to be cleaned separately in hot water & bleach
solution.
2.) Infection Control:
- Teach proper hand hygiene technique.
- Promote nailcare (keep nails short & neat and grind down calluses).
,- Let family members in the household know that they should keep all
towels, toothbrushes, and other potential infectious vectors separate from
the patient.
- Discuss the importance of rest, proper hygiene, nutrition, and appropriate
activity in breaking the chain of infection.
- Provi
Correct Answer -What are the 4 categories of patient teaching? Give an
example of each.
Seizure precautions help to protect both the client and the care-provider
while the client is actively seizing.
Seizure precautions-
Medical alert bracelet to indicate frequent seizures/epilepsy.
Patient should carry medication list at all times.
Helping client decide who within their lives needs to be informed of their
seizure disorder (employers, dentists, the DMV).
Educate client on precautions to be taken at home and away, if client does
not have well-controlled seizures, inform them to exercise caution when
bathing, cooking, driving, and using heavy machinery.
Discuss with client factors that often precipitate seizure activity.
, -Yes, a nurse can delegate this skill, but only to someone that is already
well educated and can perform the necessary steps to protect the patient.-
Correct Answer -Describe seizure precautions and how they are
implemented? Can this skill be delegated by the nurse?
Surgical Asepsis (Sterile)- Sterilizes the surface or object, leaving it free
from microorganisms.
Medical Asepsis (Clean)- Limits the growth, transmission, and number of
microorganisms and includes all practices intended to confine the
microorganisms in a particular space.
Correct Answer -Explain medical asepsis vs surgical asepsis:
1.) Report incident immediately to appropriate supervisor.
2.) Complete injury/accident report (if required by agency).
3.) Seek medical attention and follow-up:
- Testing source for HIV, HEP C, HEP B.
- Testing nurse for HIV, HEP C, HEP B.
- Medical/psychiatric counselling regarding infection risk/risk of infecting
others.
- Sharing test results with the primary care provider.
4.) Allow puncture/laceration to bleed slightly but do not squeeze the
wound.
- Clean the area with soap & water.
- Initiate first aid and seek additional treatment (as needed).
