WED FINALS Flashcards
Inflammation vs. infection
1) Inflammation- immunological defense against injury, allergy, infection, marked by increases in regional blood flow, immigrations of WBC and release of chemical toxins
2) Infection- a disease caused by microorganisms especially those that release toxins or invade body tissues
Exogenous
growing outside of the body ( infection caused my microorganisms from another
endogenous
- growing with in the body
types of infections
localized: one central area
general:
antibotic resistant:
nosocomial: hospital or facility required
can be from
: viruses, bacteria, fungi (tinea), protozoa( mesiquto- can cause malaria)
droplet precaution
don mask apon entry to patients room ( visitors), hand hygiene, private room if possible, maintain special sepreation of 3 feet from other pts vistors if private room is not available, limit transport and movement if possible, wear mask if ambulatory,
airborne precaution
Airbone precaution – ISOLATION ROOM, monitor air pressure daily, keep door closed, wear surgical mask if ambulatory, limit transport and movement of patient (only if absolutely necessary), hand hygiene, fitted mask, N-95 or higher level for respiratory, HEPA respirator is a good one too…
contact precaution
Contact- don gloves on entry, wear gloves whenever touching patient and before leaving patient room, hand hygiene, down gown upon entry into room, remove gown afterwards, limit transport, dress wounds(covered before leaving anywhere), use disposable equipment or designated equipment per pt.
Contact precaution
Contact- don gloves on entry, wear gloves whenever touching patient and before leaving patient room, hand hygiene, down gown upon entry into room, remove gown afterwards, limit transport, dress wounds(covered before leaving anywhere), use disposable equipment or designated equipment per pt.
nursing assessment all areas and what they involve
1) Biographical Data- DOB, RELIGIOUS, OCCUPATION, INSURANCE, SOURCE OF HEALTH CARE, MEDICARE, VS MEDICARE, FAMILY CONTACT
2) Reason for seeking health care- CHIEF COMPLAINT
3) Present Illness or Health concerns
4) Health History- hopstialized before, previous surgeries, allergies, use of alchol, tabocaoo, drugs, herabal products, caffeine, asses ability to perfom ADL’S, sleep, exercise, nutrition
5) Family History- purpose health, cause of death, history of illness (diabetes, cancer, etc), family structure, family support, family dynamics
6) Enviromental History- data about patients home and work enviroments
7) Psychosoical & Cultural History- pts primary language, culture group belong to, education level, attention span, developmental stage, coping skills, support system, (MAJOR VAULES, BELIEFS, & BEHAVIORS related to health concerns)
8) Review of Systems- functioning of each system, and any changes or abnormals as noted, (ex: ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULTY BREATHING?)
Health Care Associated Infections HAI
Health care assiociated infection (HAI)- 40 million people hospital , as many as 10percent acquire health care infection, manifest 48hours after hospital or contact
virulent
Virulent- pertaining to highly pathogenic or rapidly conditions (HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS)
phases of wound healing in order
hemostasis phase
inflammation phase
reconstruction phase
maturation phase
if a patient with an abdominal inscision begins to cough the intervention would be
apply pillow to inscision site with pressure
phases of infection & what they contain
1) Infectious agent- pathogen
2) Reservoir- where pathogen can grown
3) Exit Route- exit from reservoir
4) Mode of Transportation- (feces, air droplets, needles, hands)
5) Entrance through the skin- mucus lining or mouth
6) Host- animal or person
1 phase of infection links
infectious agent- pathogen
2 phase of infection links
reservoir- where pathogen can grow
