Quiz#1 Review Flashcards
The steps of ‘chain of infection’
Infective agent Reservoir Mode of transmission Portal of entry Susceptible host
Virulence
Its ability to cause disease
Example of ‘Primary prevention’
Handwashing or immunizations
An infection acquired in a hospital
Nosocomial or iatrogenic
What should be included in an assessment?
Subjective data from the client, detailed physical examination, use of interpersonal & cognitive skills
What does control and prevention of infection include?
Standard precautions, aseptic technique, Barrier protection
An example of a ‘superbug’
MRSA
“I am dizzy” is an example of subjective data.
True or False
True
First line of defense
Skin
Restlessness could be a sign of respiratory distress.
True or False
True
Organizing cues into patterns, is a form a nurse uses called ‘data clustering’
True or False
True
Bacteria
Simple unicellular organism
Last step when taking off PPE
Handwashing
Infection precautions. (3)
Airborne, droplet, contact
The purpose of a client assessment
Collect information to compile an individual database
Localized infection
Infection confined to one area of the body
An example of a control agent used to prevent spread of infection
Antiseptics
5 steps of the ‘nursing process’
Assessment Nursing diagnosis Planning Intervention Evaluation
The body’s defenses against infection
Normal flora, inflammation, immune response
A focused or selective assessment is a/an ________.
Modified assessment using knowledge of the client’s own history and chief complaint
