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the ap places the client in high fowlers position - correct answer A nurse is observing an assistive personnel care for a client. Which of the following actions by the AP places the client at risk for alterations in skin integrity? dermatitis - correct answer A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has diarrhea. The nurse should monitor the infant for which of the following alterations in tissue integrity? what is dermatitis - correct answer inflammation of the ski...

What causes illness? (Most basic concept) - correct answer Bacteria What other organisms cause illness? - correct answer Fungus, parasites, bacteria/virus (most likely seen in hospitals), and protozoa. How does the chain of infection go? (6 steps) - correct answer Infectious agent to reservoir to portal of exit to mode of transmission to portal of entry to host. Put the stages of infection in the correct order. A. Illness stage B. Convalescence C. Incubation perio...

Why is skin integrity important? - correct answer primary defense; protective barrier (against infection); sensory organ; vitamin D synthesis how does a patient get "impaired skin integrity"? - correct answer healthcare providers cause it (ex. surgery); accidents, abrasions (animal bites, knives); circulatory problems (problems with arteries or venous circulation); too much pressure (pressure ulcers) by extent - correct answer wound assessment, classification; parti...

The nurse is changing the dressing on a Pt's incision. This type of wound is commonly known as a(n) --- wound. - correct answer intentional The nurse notes swelling and pain occurring form an incision. These symptoms are most likely caused by an accumulation of.. - correct answer exudate A patient's wound is in the inflammatory cellular phase, meaning that -- or -- cells arrive first to ingest bacteria and cellular debris. - correct answer neutrophils, polymorphonuc...

Hypoxemia - correct answer insufficient level of oxygen in the arterial blood (<80mmHg) requires an ABG to diagnose. Hypoxia - correct answer Decreased delivery of oxygen to the tissues Debridement: - correct answer Removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue Emollient - correct answer gents that soften skin or treat dry skin Granulation - correct answer Connective tissue that forms on the surface of a healing Epithelium - correct answer Tis...

What is the function of the stratum corneum? a) Provides insulation for temperature regulation b) Provides strength and elasticity to the skin c) Protects the body against the entry of pathogens d) Continually produces new skin cells - correct answer c) Protects the body against the entry of pathogens Skin integrity and wound healing are compromised in the client who takes blood pressure medications because antihypertensives: a) Can cause cellular toxicity b) Increase the risk...

Of the following factors, which would put a client at greatest risk for impaired skin integrity? A. Medication, digoxin B .Moisture C. Decreased sensation D. Dehydration - correct answer C. Decreased sensation Decreased sensation would greatly increase the risk for injury with a tear or break in the skin. This could lead to a delay in seeking treatment due to lack of awareness. The client calls the nurse to the room and states, "Look, my incision is popping open where they ...

Which reasoning explains why a nurse measures wound size during an initial wound assessment? - correct answer - To help assess progression of wound healing Measuring wound size helps assess the progression of wound healing. As the wound heals, it becomes smaller. Which cues related to skin integrity may reflect an overall health problem? - correct answer - Cracking Extreme dryness or cracking adversely affects skin integrity, indicating an overall health problem. - Tenting Te...

Learning objectives: 1. Discuss the risk factors that contribute to pressure injury formation. 2. Describe the pressure injury staging system. 3. Discuss the normal process of wound healing. 4. Describe the differences in wound healing by primary and secondary intention. 5. Explain the factors that impede or promote wound healing. 6. Describe the differences between nursing care of acute and chronic wounds. 7. Complete an assessment for a client with impaired skin integrity. 8. Develop ...

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Definition of health - correct answer state of complete physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Individual health - correct answer assessment of physical, mental, and social well being of single person population health - correct answer assessment of the physical, mental, and social well being of a defined group of person public health is work to assure or improve population health - correct answer true Core f...

Managed Care Organization (MCO) - correct answer What is the dominant health care system in the U.S.? Most Americans in private and public health insurance programs through contracts with a managed care organization. - correct answer Who does the MCO system cover? Enrollee - correct answer An individual covered under a managed care plan. Health plan - correct answer What is the contract between an enrollee and an MCO known as? The expected cost of health care ...

Factors that could avoid premature mortality - correct answer Lifestyle (50%), Environment (20), Human biology (20), Additional medical care (10) Behaviors of the most concern - correct answer 1. Tobacco 2. Poor Diet and Physical Inactivity 3. Alcohol 4. Microbial Agents Why do people engage in unhealthy behaviors? Reason 1 - correct answer Lack of knowledge of risk (education) Why do people engage in unhealthy behaviors? Reason 2 - correct answer Do not perce...

10 Essential Public Health Services - correct answer 1. MONITOR population health status to identify and solve community health problems 2. DIAGNOSE AND INVESTIGATE health problems and health hazards in the community 3. INFORM AND EDUCATE people about health issues 4. MOBILIZE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS and action to identify and solve health problems 5. DEVELOP POLICIES AND PLANS that support individual and community health efforts 6. ENFORCE laws and regulations that protect health ...

According to the article by Kindig and Stoddard, which of the following is considered to be a component of the definition of 'Population Health'? - correct answer -assessment of health outcomes in a pop -assessment of determinants of health outcomes in a pop -policies that influence determinants of health outcomes in a pop Winslow's definition of public health - correct answer the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the or...

What are the 3 core functions of public health? - correct answer 1. Assessment: data collection, analysis of findings 2. Policy Development: use of political process, use of knowledge 3. Assurance: assuring needed services are available, requiring actions through law or regulation What are the measures of public health? - correct answer 1. Infant mortality- number of deaths of children under the age 1, per 1000 life deaths 2. Life expectancy: at birth: average number of years a...

The World Health Organization defines health as a. access to appropriate medicines. b. the absence of disease or infirmity. c. whatever brings personal satisfaction. d. State of complete, mental, and social well-being. - correct answer State of complete, mental, and social well-being. The top three causes of death among young people ages 15-24 are a. accidents, homicides, and suicides. b. accidents, smoking, and cancer. c. homicides, smoking, and cancer. d. Smoking, high blood p...

Which dimension of health involves people devoting themselves to others' needs more than their own? - correct answer Spiritual Life expectancy for woman in the US averages __ years, whereas life expectancy for men is__ years - correct answer 81;76 __________ is the leading cause of death for women in the US - correct answer Cardiovascular disease Which group of American women has the highest rates of breast cancer? - correct answer Native Americans Which di...

Globalization - correct answer the increased social, economic, and political interconnectedness of the world Increasing migration - correct answer crossing borders and issues of migration are an important current topic and relevant to health issues Big Pharma - correct answer According to the WHO, the global pharmaceutical market is worth over $300 billion per year - The 10 largest drug companies control over 1/3 of the market -Six are in the US and Europ WHO Ethic...

benefits - correct answer Which term refers to the belief that a proposed change in behavior will be advantageous to your health? prevention - correct answer The best weapon against cancer and heart disease is _____ a attitude. immediate & long-term - correct answer The choices college students make today have a(n) ____ impact on how they feel. African Americans - correct answer Which racial or ethnic group in the United States is most likely to develop cancer? ...