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PNUR 128 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Clostridium difficile (C. diff) - ANSWER Germ (bacterium) that causesdiarrhoea and colitis (inflammation of the colon)
Norovirus - ANSWER any of various single-stranded RNA viruses
including the Norwalk virus and closely related viruses. Causes
gastroenteritis (inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - ANSWER a strain
of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus that has become resistant to
the antibacterial action of the antibiotic methicillin, a form of penicillin
Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus(VRE) - ANSWER bacterial strains of
the genus enterococcus that are resistant to vancomycin (antibiotic)
(AKA antibiotic resistant)
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase - ANSWER Enzymes that confer
resistance to most beta-lactam antibiotics (eg penicillins,
cephalosporins, and monobactam aztreonam)
Carbapenemase-producing organisms - ANSWER bacteria in the
Enterobacteriaceae family (like E. coli) and those not in that family but
are resistant to carbapenam antibiotics
components of the chain of infection include: - ANSWER - infectious
agent
- reservoir
- port of exit
- mode of transmission
- port of entry
- susceptible host
Aerobic - ANSWER requires oxygen
Anaerobic - ANSWER does not require oxygen
, use of broad spectrum antibiotics - ANSWER can cause a super
infection and is more likely to harm gut flora
medical asepsis vs surgical asepsis - ANSWER clean technique vs.
sterile technique
aneurysm - ANSWER a bulge in a blood vessel caused by a weakness
in blood vessel wall
Components of skin assessment - ANSWER color, moisture,
temperature, texture, turgor, vascularity (circulation), edema, lesions
How does skin change with age? - ANSWER -Decreased turgor and
sebaceous gland activity = dry wrinkled skin.
-Melanocytes cluster, causing "age spots" or "liver spots"
how do hair and nails change with age? - ANSWER -Scalp, axillary, and
pubic hair thins; nose and ear hair thicken.
-Women may develop facial hair.
-Nails grow more slowly; may become thick and brittle.
how does the sensory system change w age? - ANSWER -Visual field
narrows, and depth perception is distorted.
-Pupils are smaller, reducing night vision.
-Lenses yellow and become opaque, resulting in distortion of green,
blue, and violet tones and increased glare sensitivity.
-Tear production decreases.
-Sense of smell decreases.
-Age-related hearing loss progresses.
-Threshold of pain and touch increases.
-Sense of physical position may be altered, may increase risk for falls.
how does the musculoskeletal system change w age? - ANSWER -Loss
of overall mass, strength, and movement of muscles occurs; tremors
may occur.
-Loss of bone structure and deterioration of joint cartilage results in
kyphosis, increased risk of fractures, and restricted ROM.
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