Fundamentals

Question 1

What personal protective equipment is required if splashing is expected during general anesthesia?

Answer 1

Gown, mask, eye protection

Question 2

What must be signed in the chart prior to general anesthesia?

Answer 2

Informed consent

Question 3

What should be done with the bladder prior to general anesthesia?

Answer 3

VOID prior

Question 4

PPE for airborne diseases

Answer 4

negative pressure room & N95 mask

Question 5

Which diseases require airborne precautions?

Answer 5

MTV In Small Countries

Measles, Tuberculosis, Varicella, Smallpox, Covid-19

Question 6

What is the first step in post-mortem care?

Answer 6

obtain pronouncement of death from provider

Question 7

What should be done to the client’s body during post-mortem care?

Answer 7

Remove indwelling tubes/lines
Wash client’s body
include family to view body
place a name tag

Question 8

What diseases require droplet precautions?

Answer 8

PIMP’N — R

Pertussis
Influenza,
Mumps,
Pneumonic plague,
Neisseria meningitidis
Rubella

Question 9

PPE for droplet precautions?

Answer 9

Private room, surgical mask for nurse/client

Question 10

What type of dressing is used for Stage I pressure injuries & why ?

Answer 10

Transparent dressing – prevents friction & sharing

Question 11

What type of dressing is used for Stage II pressure injuries & why?

Answer 11

Hydrocolloid dressing – creates a moist wound bed

Question 12

What type of dressing is used for Stage III pressure injuries & why?

Answer 12

Alginate dressing - absorbs drainage

Question 13

What type of dressing is used for Stage IV pressure injuries & why?

Answer 13

Moistened gauze– debridement & granulation

Question 14

What precautions are needed for MRSA?

Answer 14

Contact
Private room
clean gown & gloves
disposable equipment

packaged pre-moistened cloths w chlorhexadine to bathe client

Question 15

What is the use of Echinacea?

Answer 15

Immunity

Question 16

What is the purpose of Feverfew?

Answer 16

decreases inflammation & healing

Question 17

What does Ginger help with?

Answer 17

Nausea

Question 18

What is Ginkgo biloba used for?

Answer 18

Improve memory

Question 19

What effect does Valerian have?

Answer 19

Decreases anxiety

Question 20

What are the benefits of Chamomile?

Answer 20

Increases sleep & reduces anxiety

Question 21

brachytherapy considerations

Answer 21

30 minute visits with 6 feet away
sign on door
nurse wears dosimeter
lead apron
soiled linens stay inside client room

Question 22

considerations for indwelling catheter irrigation

Answer 22

subtract from urinary output
use a 30ml to 40ml of irrigant in a 30 to 50 ml syringe

Question 23

how often does a person get a tetanus vaccine

Answer 23

10 years

Question 24

how often do you need an eye exam

Answer 24

every 2 years
old = every year

Question 25

Romberg Test

Answer 25

tests balance -- arms at sides w feet together *observe for swaying and loss of balance

Question 26

don PPE

Answer 26

gown mask goggles gloves

Question 27

doff ppe

Answer 27

gloves goggles gown mask

Question 28

shingles vaccine

Answer 28

age 50

Question 29

considerations for hearings aids

Answer 29

whistling = improper fit /earwax buildup expect to replace batteries once a week clean ear molds w a soft damp cloth -- no alcohol ear molds are non removable are able to fine tune remove b4 showers physical activity can dislodge

Question 30

considerations for alcoholism

Answer 30

seizure precautions - benzo's delegate an AP to watch w delirium report changes in behavior give OJ -- liver glucagon stores

Question 31

when using crutches

Answer 31

6 in front & side 1 - 2 in under axillae stairs -- shift weight to strong leg first sitting -- both crutches in one hand

Question 32

chickenpox duration of precautions

Answer 32

until lesions crust over ***varicella -- airborne & contact

Question 33

sleep promotion

Answer 33

no wine before bed no exercise up to 2 hours prior

Question 34

class a fire extinguisher is used for

Answer 34

paper, wood, cloth, and trash

Question 35

class b fire extinguisher is used for

Answer 35

flammable liquids & gas

Question 36

class c fire extinguisher is used for

Answer 36

cords-- electrical

Question 37

class k fire extinguisher is used for

Answer 37

kitchen