WCU FINAL EXAM (NURS 100)
Accurate Questions And Answers
INTRAPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Accurate Answers Communication within an
individual (self-talk)
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION Accurate Answers Communication within a group
of people working towards a mutual goal.
S.O.L.E.R. Accurate Answers S- sit facing the patient
O- open posture
L- lean forwards the patient
E- eye contact
R- relax
"Do" for communication Accurate Answers Silence
Present reality
Actively listen
Ask questions (SOLER)
Use open-ended questions
Summarize
Offer self
Touch
Set boundaries!
"Don't of communication Accurate Answers Ask irrelevant questions
Offering personal opinions
Stereotype
Give advice
Give false Reassurance/hope
Minimizing feelings
Change topic
Judge
Offer sympathy
Ask why questions!
T or F: The following is a form of therapeutic communication:
If I were you, I would take the medication the doctor prescribed. Accurate Answers
False
T or F: The following is a form of therapeutic communication:
Tell me what your concerns are regarding the procedure. Accurate Answers True
,AIDET Accurate Answers A-Acknowledge
I-Introduce
D-Duration
E-Explanation
T-Thank you
ISBAR Accurate Answers IDENTIFY
SITUATION
BACKGROUND
ASSESSMENT
RECOMMENDATION
Pre interaction, orientation, working, resolution (termination) Accurate Answers The
phases of communication between the nurse and a patient
Preinteraction Accurate Answers Phase of nurse/ patient interaction which happens
prior to meeting patient, gathering information about them (name, DOB
Orientation Accurate Answers When the nurse and the patient meet, get to know each
other, and learn to trust each other, nurse introducing themselves to patient
Working Accurate Answers When the nurse and the patient work together to solve
problems and accomplish goals
Resolution (termination) Accurate Answers End of the nurse-client relationship
What is the #1 way to prevent the spread of infections? Accurate Answers Hand
Hygiene
Most infections which happen in the health care facility are due to Accurate Answers
Healthcare workers hands
What does the nonspecific innate immune defense system do? Accurate Answers it
keeps infections out of the body
What does the nonspecific innate defense system consist of? Accurate Answers Skin,
hair, nails, mucous membranes
What is the action of the specific adaptive defense system? Accurate Answers it finds
the pathogens that got into the body through the nonspecific defenses
There are a number of ways to stop the chain of infection, describe some of them.
Accurate Answers Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization, handwashing, isolating, ppe,
medical asepsis technique, sterile asepsis technique, cover wounds, keep skin intact,
immunizations, diet and exercise, reduce stress
,Isolation precautions Accurate Answers Used when a patient who is at high risk for
acquiring microorganisms from either the environment or from other patients, staff, or
visitors
Neutropenic isolation Accurate Answers Neutropenia (low neutrophils, wbc)
-Low WBCs [normal is 5,000 to 10,000]
-No fresh flowers
-WASH hands, wear a mask, be super clean
DVT
pneumonia
loss of consciousness
infection Accurate Answers Potential complications after surgery
Signs and symptoms of phlebitis at an IV site Accurate Answers Erythema, tenderness,
drainage, hard palpable cord
Immunocompromised Accurate Answers When a person has a low number of
neutrophils in their immune system, they become
Patients with aids or those on immunosuppresants Accurate Answers Who is at risk for
being immuncompromised
Stress can lead to Accurate Answers STRESS
Incubation stage of infection Accurate Answers Virus is entering the body and first
symptoms are showing
Prodromal stage of infection Accurate Answers During this stage the person is most
infectious and symptoms are becoming more specific; pathogen is multiplying
Illness stage of infection Accurate Answers Signs and symptoms are occurring
Convalescence stage of infection Accurate Answers Recovery
Urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, blood stream infections, and pneumonia-
ventilated associated infections are mostly acquired where? Accurate Answers Hospital
What kinds of patients are at risk for infection? Accurate Answers -The
immunocompromised
-People that go into crowded environments
-Older adults
-Patients with poor lifestyle choices: unprotected sex, drug users
-People with poor hygiene
-People recently exposed to a virus
, A systemic infection is known to affect the whole body, what are some clinical
manfestions of this? Accurate Answers -Fever
-Chills
-Tachypnea
-Tachycardia
-Malaise
-Fatigue
-Nnausea, vomiting, diarrhea
-Abdominal cramps
-Enlarged lymph nodes
A local infection confined to a particular part of the body is indicated by what
manifestions? Accurate Answers -Erythema
-Warmth
-Edema
-Pain at site
-Drainage
Is pain considered a systemic or localized infection? Accurate Answers Local
What are some labs that are drawn and lab values that will indicate an infection?
Accurate Answers Leukocytosis: WBC greater than 10,000
ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) greater than 20 MM/HR
cultures: stool, urine, blood, and sputum samples
X-ray, CT, MRI, Biopsy
What are some nursing interventions to prevent the spread of infection? Accurate
Answers -Hand hygeine
-Use infection control precautions
-Ppe
-Vaccines
-Fluids
-Turning patients every 2 hours or less to prevent what?
-Medications
-Education
-Oral hygiene
How long should handwashing take place? Accurate Answers 15-20 seconds; up to 2
mins when soiled
When caring for a patient with C. diff Accurate Answers Handwashing with soap and
water is essential
Accurate Questions And Answers
INTRAPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Accurate Answers Communication within an
individual (self-talk)
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION Accurate Answers Communication within a group
of people working towards a mutual goal.
S.O.L.E.R. Accurate Answers S- sit facing the patient
O- open posture
L- lean forwards the patient
E- eye contact
R- relax
"Do" for communication Accurate Answers Silence
Present reality
Actively listen
Ask questions (SOLER)
Use open-ended questions
Summarize
Offer self
Touch
Set boundaries!
"Don't of communication Accurate Answers Ask irrelevant questions
Offering personal opinions
Stereotype
Give advice
Give false Reassurance/hope
Minimizing feelings
Change topic
Judge
Offer sympathy
Ask why questions!
T or F: The following is a form of therapeutic communication:
If I were you, I would take the medication the doctor prescribed. Accurate Answers
False
T or F: The following is a form of therapeutic communication:
Tell me what your concerns are regarding the procedure. Accurate Answers True
,AIDET Accurate Answers A-Acknowledge
I-Introduce
D-Duration
E-Explanation
T-Thank you
ISBAR Accurate Answers IDENTIFY
SITUATION
BACKGROUND
ASSESSMENT
RECOMMENDATION
Pre interaction, orientation, working, resolution (termination) Accurate Answers The
phases of communication between the nurse and a patient
Preinteraction Accurate Answers Phase of nurse/ patient interaction which happens
prior to meeting patient, gathering information about them (name, DOB
Orientation Accurate Answers When the nurse and the patient meet, get to know each
other, and learn to trust each other, nurse introducing themselves to patient
Working Accurate Answers When the nurse and the patient work together to solve
problems and accomplish goals
Resolution (termination) Accurate Answers End of the nurse-client relationship
What is the #1 way to prevent the spread of infections? Accurate Answers Hand
Hygiene
Most infections which happen in the health care facility are due to Accurate Answers
Healthcare workers hands
What does the nonspecific innate immune defense system do? Accurate Answers it
keeps infections out of the body
What does the nonspecific innate defense system consist of? Accurate Answers Skin,
hair, nails, mucous membranes
What is the action of the specific adaptive defense system? Accurate Answers it finds
the pathogens that got into the body through the nonspecific defenses
There are a number of ways to stop the chain of infection, describe some of them.
Accurate Answers Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization, handwashing, isolating, ppe,
medical asepsis technique, sterile asepsis technique, cover wounds, keep skin intact,
immunizations, diet and exercise, reduce stress
,Isolation precautions Accurate Answers Used when a patient who is at high risk for
acquiring microorganisms from either the environment or from other patients, staff, or
visitors
Neutropenic isolation Accurate Answers Neutropenia (low neutrophils, wbc)
-Low WBCs [normal is 5,000 to 10,000]
-No fresh flowers
-WASH hands, wear a mask, be super clean
DVT
pneumonia
loss of consciousness
infection Accurate Answers Potential complications after surgery
Signs and symptoms of phlebitis at an IV site Accurate Answers Erythema, tenderness,
drainage, hard palpable cord
Immunocompromised Accurate Answers When a person has a low number of
neutrophils in their immune system, they become
Patients with aids or those on immunosuppresants Accurate Answers Who is at risk for
being immuncompromised
Stress can lead to Accurate Answers STRESS
Incubation stage of infection Accurate Answers Virus is entering the body and first
symptoms are showing
Prodromal stage of infection Accurate Answers During this stage the person is most
infectious and symptoms are becoming more specific; pathogen is multiplying
Illness stage of infection Accurate Answers Signs and symptoms are occurring
Convalescence stage of infection Accurate Answers Recovery
Urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, blood stream infections, and pneumonia-
ventilated associated infections are mostly acquired where? Accurate Answers Hospital
What kinds of patients are at risk for infection? Accurate Answers -The
immunocompromised
-People that go into crowded environments
-Older adults
-Patients with poor lifestyle choices: unprotected sex, drug users
-People with poor hygiene
-People recently exposed to a virus
, A systemic infection is known to affect the whole body, what are some clinical
manfestions of this? Accurate Answers -Fever
-Chills
-Tachypnea
-Tachycardia
-Malaise
-Fatigue
-Nnausea, vomiting, diarrhea
-Abdominal cramps
-Enlarged lymph nodes
A local infection confined to a particular part of the body is indicated by what
manifestions? Accurate Answers -Erythema
-Warmth
-Edema
-Pain at site
-Drainage
Is pain considered a systemic or localized infection? Accurate Answers Local
What are some labs that are drawn and lab values that will indicate an infection?
Accurate Answers Leukocytosis: WBC greater than 10,000
ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) greater than 20 MM/HR
cultures: stool, urine, blood, and sputum samples
X-ray, CT, MRI, Biopsy
What are some nursing interventions to prevent the spread of infection? Accurate
Answers -Hand hygeine
-Use infection control precautions
-Ppe
-Vaccines
-Fluids
-Turning patients every 2 hours or less to prevent what?
-Medications
-Education
-Oral hygiene
How long should handwashing take place? Accurate Answers 15-20 seconds; up to 2
mins when soiled
When caring for a patient with C. diff Accurate Answers Handwashing with soap and
water is essential
