Medical Nursing

Question 1

Most common types of Nosocomial infection.

Answer 1

Viral and bacteria

Question 2

Most common way infections are spread.

Answer 2

Not washing hands

Question 3

What factors go into play when infections are being spread?

Answer 3

Size and type of hospital, number of personnel, length of hospital stay, source of exposure, infectious agents

Question 4

What causes an animal to be predisposed to infections?

Answer 4

Old age, debilitating disease, Long Hospital stays, immune compromised, surgical hardware and drains, vaccine status

Question 5

How do we control infections in the hospital?

Answer 5

Sterilization of supplies, a septic treatment techniques, isolation practices, washing hands frequently, using gloves, disposing of trash properly, vaccine protocols, well housekeeping, disinfectant contact time

Question 6

Important things to remember about bathing patients.

Answer 6

Brush the coat out first, put sterile lube in the eyes to protect against soap, put cotton balls in ears to prevent ear problems

Question 7

Best way to bathe?

Answer 7

With a hose

Question 8

How long does medicated shampoo need to be in contact with skin?

Answer 8

10 minutes

Question 9

Types of nail trimmers?

Answer 9

White (orange handle), resco

Question 10

What do you look for when trimming black nails?

Answer 10

Bulls eyes (target)

Question 11

How are dogs ears shaped?

Answer 11

L shaped

Question 12

What do ear mites look like in otoscope?

Answer 12

White dots with black debris

Question 13

Breeds prone to hair in ear canals.

Answer 13

Schnauzers, poodles, bichons, cockers, doodles

Question 14

Degrees of anal glands.

Answer 14

4 and 8 o’clock

Question 15

An infection that is from within the hospital.

Answer 15

Nosocomial infection

Question 16

PART TWO

Answer 16

Part two

Question 17

Where do you measure with a stomach tube?

Answer 17

From mouth to stomach

Question 18

Why do we pinch off the stomach tube before passing it?

Answer 18

To prevent aspiration

Question 19

What is normal urine output?

Answer 19

1-2ml/kg/he

Question 20

What is the purpose of a urinary catheter?

Answer 20

Empty bladder if unable to, collect and sample, measure urine output

Question 21

What are some complications with catheters?

Answer 21

Infection, inflammation, bladder or urethra trauma

Question 22

What supplies do you need for a catheter?

Answer 22

Catheter, sterile gloves, lubricant, scrub, sterile syringe

Question 23

Supplies for a Cystocentesis?

Answer 23

10cc syringe, 22g x 1.5 in needle

Question 24

What is the purpose of an enema?

Answer 24

To remove fecal matter and relieve constipation

Question 25

What are some dangers with giving Enemas?

Answer 25

Cats can vomit or can cause trauma

Question 26

Supplies needed for enemas?

Answer 26

Gloves, lubricant, catheter or bag, warm soapy water

Question 27

Patient unwilling or unable to rise.

Answer 27

Recumbent

Question 28

What can cause a recumbent patient?

Answer 28

Spinal injury, fractured pelvis, neurological injury, Illness

Question 29

Fluid pools in the lungs being laid on amusing oxygen deficiency. (Pneumonia)

Answer 29

Hypo static

Question 30

How can you prevent pneumonia?

Answer 30

Rotating patient every 2-4 hours

Question 31

Clinical signs of pneumonia?

Answer 31

Increased rate and depth of respiration, increased effort of respiration, abdominal breathing

Question 32

Bedsores at points of pressure

Answer 32

Decubital ulcers

Question 33

What is a good formula for constipation?

Answer 33

Decreased appetite, water intake and exercise