NUR 150 EXAM GUIDE Q&A
5 factors that put an individual at risk for an infection - Answer-•Chronic disease
•Age
•Socioeconomic
•Environmental conditions
•Geographic location
Immunity - Answer-Resistance to disease
Inflammation - Answer-a localized response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues
Tissue integrity - Answer-the largest component of the immune system; forms a natural
barrier to infection
Stress and Coping - Answer-makes the immune system more vulnerable to damage,
makes the immune system less able to respond effectively and efficiently to disease
Nutrition - Answer-Helps the body to respond to active infection treatments and helps
the immune system
CAUTI - Answer-catheter associated urinary tract infection
CAUTI prevention - Answer-Hand washing, aseptic insertion technique, frequent
pericare, no dependent loops, no kinked tubing
Threats to patient safety - Answer-Falls
Electrical hazards
Decubitus ulcers
Medication errors
Fires
Latex interactions
just culture - Answer-culture where staff are willing to come forward with information
about errors so everyone can learn from mistakes
penicillin class - Answer-antibiotic
Penicillin treats - Answer-Broad spectrum infections (UTIs, ear and throat), gonorrhea
Bactrim class - Answer-sulfonamide antibiotic
Bactrim treats - Answer-PCP and UTI
Keflex class - Answer-cephalosporin antibiotic
, Keflex treats - Answer-respiratory, UTI, otitis media, and bone/joint infections
chain of infection - Answer-infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of
transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
patient centered care - Answer-Recognize the patient or designee as the source of
control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on
respect for patient's preferences, values, and needs.
patient centered care - Answer-Food preference
Religious preference
Communication
Beliefs on wellness
2 step blood pressure - Answer-1. palpate brachial/radial pulse
2. position cuff
3. palpate brachial pulse and note reading
4. close valve and inflate cuff
5. deflate cuff and wait 2 minutes
6. place stethoscope over brachial pulse
7. inflate cuff, release valve, and auscultate blood pressure
Doffing PPE - Answer-Remove: gloves, gown (wash hands), goggles, respirator (wash
hands)
Donning PPE - Answer-Put on: gown, mask, goggles, glove
Unconscious patient oral care - Answer-lower head and turn patient on side to prevent
aspiration
normal blood pressure - Answer-120/80 mmHg
normal pulse - Answer-60-100 bpm
Normal respiratory rate - Answer-12-20 breaths per minute
high blood pressure - Answer-140/90
low blood pressure - Answer-Below 100/60
High pulse rate - Answer-300 beats per minute while at rest
low pulse rate - Answer-60
high respiratory rate - Answer-Above 20bpm per minute
5 factors that put an individual at risk for an infection - Answer-•Chronic disease
•Age
•Socioeconomic
•Environmental conditions
•Geographic location
Immunity - Answer-Resistance to disease
Inflammation - Answer-a localized response to an injury or to the destruction of tissues
Tissue integrity - Answer-the largest component of the immune system; forms a natural
barrier to infection
Stress and Coping - Answer-makes the immune system more vulnerable to damage,
makes the immune system less able to respond effectively and efficiently to disease
Nutrition - Answer-Helps the body to respond to active infection treatments and helps
the immune system
CAUTI - Answer-catheter associated urinary tract infection
CAUTI prevention - Answer-Hand washing, aseptic insertion technique, frequent
pericare, no dependent loops, no kinked tubing
Threats to patient safety - Answer-Falls
Electrical hazards
Decubitus ulcers
Medication errors
Fires
Latex interactions
just culture - Answer-culture where staff are willing to come forward with information
about errors so everyone can learn from mistakes
penicillin class - Answer-antibiotic
Penicillin treats - Answer-Broad spectrum infections (UTIs, ear and throat), gonorrhea
Bactrim class - Answer-sulfonamide antibiotic
Bactrim treats - Answer-PCP and UTI
Keflex class - Answer-cephalosporin antibiotic
, Keflex treats - Answer-respiratory, UTI, otitis media, and bone/joint infections
chain of infection - Answer-infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of
transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
patient centered care - Answer-Recognize the patient or designee as the source of
control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on
respect for patient's preferences, values, and needs.
patient centered care - Answer-Food preference
Religious preference
Communication
Beliefs on wellness
2 step blood pressure - Answer-1. palpate brachial/radial pulse
2. position cuff
3. palpate brachial pulse and note reading
4. close valve and inflate cuff
5. deflate cuff and wait 2 minutes
6. place stethoscope over brachial pulse
7. inflate cuff, release valve, and auscultate blood pressure
Doffing PPE - Answer-Remove: gloves, gown (wash hands), goggles, respirator (wash
hands)
Donning PPE - Answer-Put on: gown, mask, goggles, glove
Unconscious patient oral care - Answer-lower head and turn patient on side to prevent
aspiration
normal blood pressure - Answer-120/80 mmHg
normal pulse - Answer-60-100 bpm
Normal respiratory rate - Answer-12-20 breaths per minute
high blood pressure - Answer-140/90
low blood pressure - Answer-Below 100/60
High pulse rate - Answer-300 beats per minute while at rest
low pulse rate - Answer-60
high respiratory rate - Answer-Above 20bpm per minute
