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NURC 1001 - Review Guide Exam 1 Questions WithComplete Solutions
A confused elderly resident tells you he doesn't have any money
to pay you for your help or to pay the bill for the long term care
center. What should you do?
A. Reassure him that you will care for him no matter how much
money he has
B. Tell him not to worry about it and change the subject
C. Find out who is paying the bills for the resident
D. Tell the charge nurse about the resident's concerns Correct
Answer D. Tell the charge nurse about the resident's concerns
Airborne Isolation Correct Answer - used for persons known or
suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted person-to-
person
- Measles (Rubella), Tuberculosis (TB), Varicella virus,
chicken pox, HZV shingles
- private room, mask, gloves, gown, handwashing, respirator for
TB, negative air flow
Are there any limitations? Correct Answer Yes
- nothing inside the body
- no giving drugs or oxygen
Bloodborne pathogens Correct Answer Pathogenic
microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause
disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited
to, hepatitis B virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
, Can you take orders over the phone Correct Answer No; write
a note for the nurse or hand the phone to the nurse if available
Care Conference Correct Answer a meeting to share and gather
information about residents in order to develop a care plan
Care Plan Correct Answer A plan developed for each resident
to achieve certain goals; it outlines the steps and tasks that the
care team must perform.
chain of infection Correct Answer source, reservoir, portal of
exit, method of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
Clarifying questions Correct Answer questions that seek to
understand the meaning of particular words or phrases that the
speaker used in the message; say you do not understand or re-
state the message
Communication techniques for residents with impairments as
hearing, visual, confusion or dementia Correct Answer -
always be in front of them
- always say their name before touching them
- be at eye level
Contact Isolation Correct Answer - used when caring for
people infected with pathogens that can be transmitted directly
or indirectly
- single room preferred
- if shared, more than 3 feet
- keep the privacy curtain closed at all times
changes PPE between each person in the room
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