NU 136 / NU136 Final Exam V2 – Fundamentals of
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Denial (defense mechanism)
psychoanalytic defense mechanism by which people refuse to believe or even to perceive painful
realities.
A woman whose husband died a year ago still speaks of him in the present tense and keeps his
wardrobe in the closet.
What type of defense mechanism is she displaying?
denial
Rationalization (defense mechanism)
Unconsciously making excuses or formulate logical reasons to justifying unacceptable feelings or
behaviors.
A student who did not study for an examination blames his failure on he teacher's poor lecture
material and the unfairness of the examination. What type of defense mechanism is the student
displaying?
rationalization
,Displacement
discharging intense feelings for one person onto another object or person who is less
threatening, thereby satisfying an impulse with a substitute object.
A child who has been scolded by her other hits her doll with a hairbrush. What type of defense
mechanism is the child displaying?
Displacement
blood culture and sensitivity
blood specimen incubated to check for bacterial growth
culture and sensitivity
test performed to determine which antibiotic is most effective against the bacteria.
When are sensitivity test results available?
48 to 72 hours after the culture
What type of results would you report in a sensitivity test?
1. resistant
2. susceptible
3. intermediate resistance
,Sepsis in the Home Environment: what do you do with contaminated dressings?
secure contaminated dressings and other disposable supplies in plastic zip-closure bags before
disposal.
Sepsis in the Home Environment: what do you do with contaminated linens with blood or body
secretions?
Place contaminated linens in a sealed plastic bag until laundered. DO NOT launder with regular
family laundry.
what are the four stages of infection?
1. incubation period
2. prodromal period
3. illness period
4. convalescence period
incubation period
the period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms
What stage of infection do localized and systemic signs and symptoms appear?
-illness period
-signs and symptoms can include: fever, headache, rash, swollen lymph nodes, leukocytosis,
diarrhea and vomiting
What is the convalescent period?
recovery period; symptoms begin to subside and it extends until the patient has returned to a
normal state of health
, Asepsis
the practice of making the environment and objects free of microorganisms
medical asepsis
practices designed to reduce the number and transfer of pathogens; synonym for clean
technique
surgical asepsis
-practices that render and keep objects and areas free from microorganisms
-involves sterilization of all instruments and inanimate equipment that invade the body and for
wound care.
-sterile technique
example of medical asepsis
-hand washing
-insertion of an NG tube
Example of surgical asepsis
-administering injections
-administering IV therapy
-changing wound dressings
-performing urinary catherization
Nursing Review (Latest 2026/2027 Update) |
Galen | Complete Study Guide | Verified Questions
& Answers | 100% Correct Solutions | Grade A
Denial (defense mechanism)
psychoanalytic defense mechanism by which people refuse to believe or even to perceive painful
realities.
A woman whose husband died a year ago still speaks of him in the present tense and keeps his
wardrobe in the closet.
What type of defense mechanism is she displaying?
denial
Rationalization (defense mechanism)
Unconsciously making excuses or formulate logical reasons to justifying unacceptable feelings or
behaviors.
A student who did not study for an examination blames his failure on he teacher's poor lecture
material and the unfairness of the examination. What type of defense mechanism is the student
displaying?
rationalization
,Displacement
discharging intense feelings for one person onto another object or person who is less
threatening, thereby satisfying an impulse with a substitute object.
A child who has been scolded by her other hits her doll with a hairbrush. What type of defense
mechanism is the child displaying?
Displacement
blood culture and sensitivity
blood specimen incubated to check for bacterial growth
culture and sensitivity
test performed to determine which antibiotic is most effective against the bacteria.
When are sensitivity test results available?
48 to 72 hours after the culture
What type of results would you report in a sensitivity test?
1. resistant
2. susceptible
3. intermediate resistance
,Sepsis in the Home Environment: what do you do with contaminated dressings?
secure contaminated dressings and other disposable supplies in plastic zip-closure bags before
disposal.
Sepsis in the Home Environment: what do you do with contaminated linens with blood or body
secretions?
Place contaminated linens in a sealed plastic bag until laundered. DO NOT launder with regular
family laundry.
what are the four stages of infection?
1. incubation period
2. prodromal period
3. illness period
4. convalescence period
incubation period
the period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms
What stage of infection do localized and systemic signs and symptoms appear?
-illness period
-signs and symptoms can include: fever, headache, rash, swollen lymph nodes, leukocytosis,
diarrhea and vomiting
What is the convalescent period?
recovery period; symptoms begin to subside and it extends until the patient has returned to a
normal state of health
, Asepsis
the practice of making the environment and objects free of microorganisms
medical asepsis
practices designed to reduce the number and transfer of pathogens; synonym for clean
technique
surgical asepsis
-practices that render and keep objects and areas free from microorganisms
-involves sterilization of all instruments and inanimate equipment that invade the body and for
wound care.
-sterile technique
example of medical asepsis
-hand washing
-insertion of an NG tube
Example of surgical asepsis
-administering injections
-administering IV therapy
-changing wound dressings
-performing urinary catherization
