Order for Donning PPE
1. gown
2. mask
3. goggles
4. gloves
Order for Doffing PPE
gloves, goggles, gown, mask
Incubation Stage of Infection
interval between the pathogen entering the body and the presentation of the first symptom(s)
Prodromal Stage of Infection
person is most infectious, v...
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Order for Donning PPE
1. gown
2. mask
3. goggles
4. gloves
Order for Doffing PPE
gloves, goggles, gown, mask
Incubation Stage of Infection
interval between the pathogen entering the body and the presentation
of the first symptom(s)
Prodromal Stage of Infection
person is most infectious, vague and nonspecific signs of disease
Illness Stage of Infection
Interval of most severe symptoms - if not treated this can result in
death
Convalescence Stage of Infection
characterized by tissue repair and a return to health as the
remaining number of microorganisms approaches zero. Can last for days,
weeks, or even months.
Principles of Body Mechanics
1. Proper Body Alignment
2. Coordination
3. Joint Mobility
4. Balance
Airborne Precautions PPE
Standard PLUS N95 Mask, Isolated Room, Negative Pressure with Minimum
6 exchanges per hour
Droplet Precautions PPE
Standard PLUS surgical mask, goggles, and gloves
Contact Precautions PPE
Standard PLUS gloves and gown
A nurse manager is reviewing with nurses on the unit in the care of a
client who has had a seizure. Which of the following statements by a
nurse requires further instruction?
A. "I will place the client on their right side"
B. "I will go to the nurses' station for assistance"
C. "I will note the time the seizure begins"
D. "I will prepare to insert an airway"
, B. "I will go to the nurses' station for assistance" - You would
never do this. You must stay with the and use the call bell to
request additional help.
A nurse observes smoke coming from under the door of the staff lounge area, which
of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
A. Extinguish the fire
B. Activate the fire alarm
C. Move the clients who are nearby
D. Close all open doors on the unit
C. Move the clients who are nearby
The greatest risk to the client is injury from the fire. Therefore
priority intervention would be to move those clients.
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of falls, which of the
following actions is the nurse's priority?
A. Complete a fall risk assessment
B. Educate the client and family about fall risks
C. Eliminate safety hazards from the client's room
D. Make sure client uses assistive aids in their possession
A. Complete a fall risk assessment
Assessment is always the first action to take in the nursing process.
This will work as a guide in implementing appropriate safety measures.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving enteral tube feedings
due to dysphagia. Which of the following bed positions should the
nurse use for safe care fo this client?
A. Supine
B. Semi-Fowler's
C. Semi-Prone
D. Trendelenburg
B. Semi Fowler's - This position helps prevent regurgitation and
aspiration by clients who have difficulty swallowing.
A nurse is caring for a client who is sitting in a chair and asks to
return to bed. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority
at this time?
A. Obtain a walker for the client to use to get back to bed.
B. Call for additional staff to help with the transfer
C. Use a transfer belt and assist the client back to bed
D. Determine the client's ability to help with the transfer
D. Determine the client's ability to help with the transfer
This is because assessment is the first step of the nursing process.
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