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What step is this in the chain of infection? A microorganism

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1st

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What step is this in the chain of infection? Reservoir

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What step is this in the chain of infection? path from reservoir

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What step is this in the chain of infection? Mode of transmission

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What step is this in the chain of infection? Portal of entry

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What does stress effect

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–ACTH – adrenocorticotropin hormone
–Cortisone
–Immune Dysfunction

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What do you do during an assessment?

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–Interview
–Physical exam
–Labs

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What asepsis is Hand hygiene

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Medical Asepsis

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Which asepsis is Barrier techniques

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Medical Asepsis

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Which asepsis is Routine
environmental
cleaning

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Medical Asepsis

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Which asepsis sterile technique

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Surgical Asepsis

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Which asepsis is Serves to isolate an
operative or procedural
area

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Surgical Asepsis

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What are some Interventions for patients?

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Nutrition, Rest & exercise and, Recommend
immunizations

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common Factors Influencing
Patient Safety

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  • Developmental
  • Common Individual
  • Environmental
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What risk is Workplace culture

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Individual Risk Factors

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What risk is Impaired mobility

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Individual Risk Factors

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What risk is Sensory, cognitive or communication impairment

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Individual Risk Factors

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What risk is Economic resources

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Individual Risk Factors

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What risk is Lack of safety awareness

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Individual Risk Factors

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What risk isSurgical procedures

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Environmental Risk Factors

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Whhat risk is Product/Device

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Environmental Risk Factors

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What risk isPatient protection

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Environmental Risk Factors

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What risk is Care Management

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Environmental Risk Factors

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What risk is Environmental

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Environmental Risk Factors

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what risk is Radiological
Environmental Risk Factors
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What risk is Criminal
Environmental Risk Factors
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What process involves Nursing history and examination
Assessment
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What process involves Health care environment
Assessment
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What process involves Patient’s living environment
Assessment
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What type of factor is Altered Cognition
Intrinsic Factors
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What type of factor is Altered Mobility
Intrinsic Factors
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What type of factor is Sensory Deficit
Intrinsic Factors
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What type of factor is Medications
Intrinsic Factors
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What type of factor is Toileting Problems
Intrinsic Factors
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What type of factor is Physical Hazards
Extrinsic Factors
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What type of factor is Communication Issues
Extrinsic Factors
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What type of factor is Education Issues
Extrinsic Factors
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When to use a bedpan
--Patient is on bedrest --Patient requires 2 people but 1 person is available --Patient is hypotensive --Patient is hypoglycemic
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When to use bedside commode
--Patient requires 1 person assist for safe ambulation -- Patient requires 2 people but 1 person is available
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Exaggeration of anterior convex curve of lumbar spine
Lordosis
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Increased convexity in curvature of thoracic spine
Kyphosis
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Lateral S- or C-shaped spinal column with vertebral rotation, unequal heights of hips and shoulders
Scoliosis
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Upper extremities flexed at the elbows and held close to the body; lower extremities externally rotated and extended
Decorticate posture (hemiplegic posture)
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Increased tone in extensor muscles and trunk muscles, with active tonic neck reflexes
Decerebrate posture
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Maintenance of an abnormal posture through muscular contractions may last several seconds to weeks; long term, can cause permanent, fixed contractures
Dystonia
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Stooped, hyperflexed posture with a narrow-based, short-stepped gait; due to loss of normal postural reflexes
Basal ganglion posture
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What system would this effect (Mobility wise)?Atelectasis
Respiratory System
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What system would this effect (Mobility wise)?Hypostatic pneumonia
Respiratory System
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What system would this effect (Mobility wise)?Spinal cord injury (c3-5)
Respiratory System
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What system would this effect (Mobility wise)?Orthostatic Hypotension
Cardiovascular
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What system would this effect (Mobility wise)?Virchow’s triad
Cardiovascular
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What system would this effect (imobility) Disuse osteoporosis
Musculoskeletal
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What system would this effect (imobility)* Disuse atrophy
Musculoskeletal
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What system would this effect (imobility)* Joint contractures
Musculoskeletal
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What system would this effect (imobility)* Foot drop
Musculoskeletal
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5 Steps of the nursing process
-Assessment -Diagnosis -Plan -Implementation -Evaluate
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Diagnosis types
Medical Diagnosis Nursing Diagnosis Collaborative Problems
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What Step is nursing diagnosis?
First Step
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What step is "related to" in nursing diagnosis?
2nd step
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What step is "evidence by" in the nursing diagnosis?
3rd step
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5 rights of delegation
-- Right Task -- Right Circumstance -- Right person -- Right direction and communication -- Right supervision
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What is this a theory of ?Hypercoagulability
Virchow's Triad- a theory that three factors contribute to blood clots, or thrombosis/ Blood that is more likely to clot
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What is this a theory of ? Venous Stasis
Virchow's Triad- a theory that three factors contribute to blood clots, or thrombosis/ Abnormal blood flow, or blood that is not flowing properly
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What is this a theory of ? Endothelial Damage
Virchow's Triad- a theory that three factors contribute to blood clots, or thrombosis/ Damage to the lining of blood vessels
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What PPE is needed for droplet precaution?
Face mask, gloves, mask, and Private room
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What PPE is need for airborne precautions
Private room, N95, and negative room
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What stage of infection is this? Incubation Period
1st - The time between exposure to the pathogen and the onset of symptoms.
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What stage of infection is this? Prodromal Stage
2nd- Mild, nonspecific symptoms may appear, such as fever, headache, or fatigue.
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What stage of infection is this? Illness Stage
3rd - Full-blown symptoms develop, specific to the type of pathogen.
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What stage of infection is this? Convalescence Stage
4th - The body fully recovers and returns to normal health.

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