NUR150 Test 1 Questions with Correct Answers
Professionalism
mix of knowledge and skills delivered with dignity and respect
ethics
right and wrong, advocate for your pt based on their beliefs, report wrong doing
HIPPA
do not discuss patient information in crowded areas, only share info with appropriate
members of healthcare team in those the patient has given permission
Nurse practice act
scope of practice, delegation (V/S, hygiene, ambulation, NOT MEDS) LPN CAN give
narcotics, CANNOT give IV push meds
body mechanics
wide stance, bend legs, not at waist, encourage patient to help as much as they can, lower
back, lock bed, wheelchair
oral hygiene
conscience PT should be in Fowlers position, unconscious PT should be in lateral position
with her turn to the side, dentures should be stored in container with a lid. The container
should have water in it, it should have a PT label on it.
Type of infection
bacterial(antibiotic) viral(symptomatic tx: allow to run its course)
chain of infection
, infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible
host
patient at risk for an infection
< 5years, elderly, chronically ill, living in crowded spaces (group home, LTAC)
catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
don't leave cath in any longer than needed, do not place bag directly on the floor, peri-care Q
shift & prn, don't change tubing out often
possible threats to a patient's safety
fires, med errors, latex reactions, fails
just culture
non punitive, to improve PT outcomes
Donning PPE
gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Doffing PPE
gloves, goggles, gown, mask
isolation
pts with same illness can be in the same room, place signage outside of room stating
isolation, DON PPE outside the room, DOFF PEE inside the room before exiting the room
contact isolation
gown, gloves c.diff(hand washing soap+water)
Professionalism
mix of knowledge and skills delivered with dignity and respect
ethics
right and wrong, advocate for your pt based on their beliefs, report wrong doing
HIPPA
do not discuss patient information in crowded areas, only share info with appropriate
members of healthcare team in those the patient has given permission
Nurse practice act
scope of practice, delegation (V/S, hygiene, ambulation, NOT MEDS) LPN CAN give
narcotics, CANNOT give IV push meds
body mechanics
wide stance, bend legs, not at waist, encourage patient to help as much as they can, lower
back, lock bed, wheelchair
oral hygiene
conscience PT should be in Fowlers position, unconscious PT should be in lateral position
with her turn to the side, dentures should be stored in container with a lid. The container
should have water in it, it should have a PT label on it.
Type of infection
bacterial(antibiotic) viral(symptomatic tx: allow to run its course)
chain of infection
, infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible
host
patient at risk for an infection
< 5years, elderly, chronically ill, living in crowded spaces (group home, LTAC)
catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
don't leave cath in any longer than needed, do not place bag directly on the floor, peri-care Q
shift & prn, don't change tubing out often
possible threats to a patient's safety
fires, med errors, latex reactions, fails
just culture
non punitive, to improve PT outcomes
Donning PPE
gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Doffing PPE
gloves, goggles, gown, mask
isolation
pts with same illness can be in the same room, place signage outside of room stating
isolation, DON PPE outside the room, DOFF PEE inside the room before exiting the room
contact isolation
gown, gloves c.diff(hand washing soap+water)
