10-12: Correct Answers High risk
13-14: Correct Answers Moderate risk
15-23: Correct Answers Mild to no risk
6-9: Correct Answers Very high risk
Acute bacterial: Correct Answers neutrophils up, lymphocytes
down
**BANDS (shift to the left) present if there is a really bad
bacterial infection) baby neutrophils due to an outpouring of
cells
Antihistamines Correct Answers "Blocks histamine"
- histamine is released when you have an allergic reaction.
Antihistamines: Correct Answers - Drowsiness
- Dryness/Dehydration
**Saliva keeps the bacteria out & breaks down food**
- May be used before surgeries to dry out secretions and reduce
the risks of aspirations.
- Any medication that dries the mouth, may cause problems with
swallowing, oral hygiene and immunity.
- Tooth decay and problems in the mouth go straight to the
heart.
Aspirin: Correct Answers *** Anti-platelet/Anti-coagulant***
NOT FOR PAIN
, - 81 mg for patients at risk for an MI
Best way to get rid of CDiff? Correct Answers PROPER
HAND WASHING
(no gel hand sanitizer)
Braden Scale: Correct Answers - High is good, low is bad.
- Based on scores of sensory perception, moisture, activity,
mobility, nutrition, and friction and shearing.
Caregiver Stress: Correct Answers What does this look like?
Tired, GI upset, overwhelmed, too much/too little sleep, weight
gain/loss, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
Tips?
Accept help, go to support groups, adult daycare resources,
make health goals, maintain a healthy lifestyle, keep up to date
with screenings/immunizations, avoid feelings of guilt, focus on
what you are able to provide, set realistic goals.
CDC: Who gets what vaccines? When? Correct Answers
Common Wound Sites: Correct Answers ** Bony Prominences
**
- Back of the head
- the ears
- shoulder
- elbow
- lower back
- spine
- buttocks