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NURS 230 Exam 1 Questions With Answers What are the four stages of infection? 1. Incubation period 2. Prodromal stage 3. Full stage of illness 4. Convalescent period IPFC stage of infection after pathogen invades body but before symptoms incubation stage of infection vague ...

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NURS 230 Exam 1 Questions With Answers
What are the four stages of infection?
1. Incubation period
2. Prodromal stage
3. Full stage of illness
4. Convalescent period

IPFC


stage of infection

after pathogen invades body but before symptoms
incubation


stage of infection

vague and nonspecific signs of disease
prodromal stage


stage of infection

presence of specific signs and symptoms of disease
full stage of illness


stage of infection

recovery from infection
convalescent period


What are the LOCAL signs of infection?
1. redness
2. edema
3. warmth
4. pain
5. loss of function
6. drainage


What are the SYSTEMIC signs of infection?
1. fever
2. increased HR and RR
3. chills/diaphoresis (excessive sweating)
4. malaise (discomfort) / fatigue (tiredness)
5. elevated WBC (> 10,000)


this type of infection is acquired while in the healthcare setting

also known as nosocomial infections

costly

,impacts include: delayed recovery, longer hospital stays, permanent disability, death

common sites include: urinary tract, wounds, respiratory tract, bloodstream

best prevention = HAND HYGIENE
health care associated infection (HAI)


this is known as the "clean" technique

practices to reduce the number and spread of pathogens

instances:
1. hand hygiene
2. keep nails short, no artificial nails
3. wear PPE as indicated
4. change linens - do not shake or place on floor
5. clean floors, room surfaces
6. biohazard bags, containers
7. clean from least soiled to more soiled
medical asepsis


this is known as the "sterile" technique

practices to ELIMINATE all microorganisms from an object or area

instances:
1. avoid staff or patient coughing/sneezing/talking over sterile field
2. touch sterile materials only with sterile gloves
3. do not reach across or turn back on sterile field
4. one-inch border around sterile field considered non-sterile; discard any item that comes in contact
with border
5. all items above waist-level
surgical asepsis


what are the five moments for hand hygiene?
1. before touching a patient
2. before clean/aseptic procedure
3. after body fluid exposure risk
4. after touching a patient
5. after touching patients surroundings


you must use the ______ and _______ method of hand hygiene when hands are visibly soiled or
contaminated with blood/body fluids

1. rub hands vigorously for 15-20 seconds using soap and friction
2. rinse under running water
3. turn off faucet with towel
soap and water

*other method --> alcohol based until hands are dry**

, type of precaution --> used for ALL patients

1. applies to ALL body fluids (except sweat), non-intact skin, and mucous membranes
2. protects patient, nurse, and other patients

interventions include:
1. hand hygiene
2. clean gloves when touching all body fluids, non-intact skin, mucous membranes, contaminated
equipment and articles
3. remove gloves and complete hand hygiene between each client
4. mask, eye protection, face shield when splashing may occur
5. properly clean equipment, bag laundry
6. needle safety
standard precautions


type of precaution --> standard PLUS additional level of precaution

CLIENT SPECIFIC based on SPECIFIC PATHOGEN

also know as isolation precautions

requires private room

wear PPE upon entry, remove prior to leaving environment, hand hygiene
transmission precautions


what are the three different types of transmission precautions?
1. contact
2. droplet
3. airborne


used for known or suspected contagious disease

examples: multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs), draining wounds, enteric diseases (stomach),
scabies, herpes simplex

PPE required: gown and gloves

limit movement of patient out of the room, avoid sharing patient-care equipment
contact precautions


infections spread by large-particle droplets

examples: influenza, rubella, mumps

transport patient out of room only when necessary; place surgical mask on patient

may have room to door open

PPE required: surgical mask
droplet precautions

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