WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
A patient is placed in contact precautions due to an infection caused by methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The nurse prepares to provide colostomy care. Which
PPE are needed?
A. Gown and gloves.
B. Gloves and goggles
C. Gloves, gown, and mask
D. Gloves, gown, goggles and/or face shield - Answer-D
nosocomial - Answer-originating in hospital
iatrogenic - Answer-from a procedure
HAI - Answer-healthcare associated infection
medical asepsis - Answer-clean technique
surgical asepses - Answer-sterile technique
endogenous - Answer-when patients flora becomes altered and overgrowth results
HAI - Answer--risks: Number of health care employees with direct contact with the
patient, Types and numbers of invasive procedures, Therapy received, Length of
hospitalization
-Major sites for HAI infection:
Surgical or traumatic wounds,
Urinary and respiratory tracts,
Bloodstream
soap and water vs. alcohol rub - Answer-SOAP & WATER
-Hands visibly dirty or contaminated
-C. Diff
-Wet hands
ALCOHOL-BASED RUB
-More effective and quicker
-Less damaging to skin
-Less time
-More accessible
factors that influence hygiene - Answer--Social Practices
, -Personal Preference
-Body Image
-Socioeconomic Status
-Health Beliefs and Motivation
-Cultural Variables (see Box 40-1)
-Developmental Stages
Physical Condition
HAPU - Answer--hospital acquired pressure ulcer
-Devices secured too tightly (ET tubes, trach plates, SCDs)
-Poor positioning of devices
-Skin unobservable
-Lack of awareness of impact of edema
-Prolonged pressure in same location
-Alerted microclimate (increased moisture, heat)
-Equipment/discards left in bed
-Excessive layers under patient
-Failure to check tubing location
mobility - Answer--The ability to move freely from one point to another.
-coordinated body mechanics
-alighment
-balance
components of mobility - Answer--Bones
-Skeletal muscles
-Nervous system
benefits of mobility - Answer--Promotes body systems functioning
-Provides means of self protection
-Allows for performing activities of daily living (ADLs)
effects of immobility - Answer-Physiological:
-Weakness, deconditioning (Disuse Syndrome)
Psychological:
-Sensory alterations
-Coping/altered sleep
Psychosocial:
-Isolation/loneliness
systemic hazards of immobility - Answer--Respiratory (pneumonia)
-Cardiovascular (orthostatic hypotension)
-Musculoskeletal Changes (loss of endurance and muscle mass)
-Muscle effects (muscle atrophy)
-Skeletal effects (impaired calcium absorption)
-GI/GU (urinary stasis, renal calculi)