Nursing 205 exam 2 (infection ,safety and skin integrity) newest 2024
Why is smoking a high risk for infection? correct answers Smoking paralyzes the cilia in our throats which has the role of keeping thing out. Smoking is also hand to mouth which can cause infections more easily.
Does irrig...
Why is smoking a high risk for infection? correct answers Smoking paralyzes the
cilia in our throats which has the role of keeping thing out. Smoking is also hand to
mouth which can cause infections more easily.
Does irrigating a catheter infrequently increase or decrease the risk of a UTI?
correct answers Irrigating the catheter infrequently actually decreases the risk
of infection because you want the operation to be closed.
Which action will most likely increase the risk of a patient contracting a UTI and
why? correct answers Allowing the drainage bag port to touch the graduated
receptacle because this makes it easier for organisms to spread.
When cleaning a catheter, which way should you wipe? correct answers When
cleaning a catheter, clean from patient to bag; so away from the patient.
If your patient has a bowel movement, which way should you wipe? correct
answers If the patient has a bowel movement, wipe from bottom up. If you wipe
the other way it poses risk for organisms to get into the vagina.
What is a fungal infection? correct answers This is when a given medication
causes infection; like when a medication causes a UTI.
Where are viruses and bacteria more likely to be seen? correct answers in the
hospital
Which is harder to treat; bacteria or a virus? correct answers Viruses are harder
to treat. Bacteria is usually easily treatable.
, What is the chain of infection? correct answers 1. infection agent - bacteria
2. reservoir - dirty surface
3. portal of exit - open wound
4. mode of transmission - personal contact
5. portal of entry - catheters and other tubes
6. susceptible host - sick person receiving healthcare
What are the stages of infection? correct answers 1. Incubation Period - when the
infection grows
2. Prodromal Stage - vague symptoms (tired nausea)
3. Illness Stage - actual sickness with symptoms
4. Convalescence - when your body is trying to heal so it gets worse before it gets
better
What is the most important way to prevent infection? correct answers The MOST
important way to prevent infection is hand hygiene.
If you find proof of infection, what is the first thing you should do? correct
answers Utilize SBAR to notify the primary health care provider.
What is a normal WBC? correct answers 5000-10000
What is a systemic infection? What are some signs that a systemic infection is
present? correct answers - this is an infection that affects the person all over
their body - change in VS, change in health status, fever, elevated WBC
What are some signs that a systemic infection is present? correct answers -
Change in vital signs
- Change in health status
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