Exogenous hai - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Virulence Ans:Ability of pathogen to invade and injure host (ability to produce disease) non-specific (innate) immunity Ans:first line of defense against invasion by pathogens specific adaptive immunity Ans:allows the body to make antibodies in response to a foreign organism (antigen) Prevention of HAI Ans:1. Hand washing 2. Sterile procedure 3. Skin integrity Types of Healthcare Associated Infections Ans:Iatrogenic infection exogenous infection endogenous infection Iantrogenic (HA...

ACTUAL NURSING DIAGNOSIS - Represents problem that has ;been validated but the presence of defining characteristics includes Problem r/t and aeb Antigen vs anitbody - Antigen is a foreign material that the antibody responds to components of infection cycle - infectious agent portal of exit means of transmission portal of entry susceptible host- must overcome resistance mounted by host defenses concerns and responsibilities of nursing - -recognize s/s of common health problems -predict p...

Virulence Answer> Ability of pathogen to invade and injure host (ability to produce disease) non-specific (innate) immunity Answer> first line of defense against invasion by pathogens specific adaptive immunity Answer> allows the body to make antibodies in response to a foreign organism (antigen) Prevention of HAI Answer> 1. Hand washing 2. Sterile procedure 3. Skin integrity Types of Healthcare Associated Infections Answer> Iatrogenic infection exogenous infection...

Virulence - Ability of pathogen to invade and injure host (ability to produce disease) non-specific (innate) immunity - first line of defense against invasion by pathogens specific adaptive immunity - allows the body to make antibodies in response to a foreign organism (antigen) Prevention of HAI - 1. Hand washing 2. Sterile procedure 3. Skin integrity Types of Healthcare Associated Infections - Iatrogenic infection exogenous infection endogenous infection Iantrogenic (HAI) - ...

HAI correct answers Healthcare-associated infection CDC vs OSHA correct answers CDC-guidelines OSHA-regulation MRSA correct answers methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus MRSA occurs when ? correct answers Invasive procedure -entry into a body cavity C.diff correct answers Clostridium difficile-cause diarrhea Symptoms of C. Diff correct answers Watery diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite, nausea CLABSI correct answers central line associated blood stream infection CLABSI...

EXAM 2 test questions struggled on: 1. The main reason for checking fever= need for blanket or comfort 2. Conduction=bear 3. how to test for deep vein thrombosis= press on skin looking for redness and tenderness 4. Vital signs and temperature 5. Braden scale- what scale for low and high risk -A score of 23= no risk for developing a pressure ulcer. Lowest score=6 the severest risk for developing a pressure ulcer. -Very High Risk: Total Score 9 or less -High Risk: Total Score 1...

NSG-300 Exam 1 Questions With 100% Correct Answers What is the goal of Healthy People 2020? - answerpromote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages -access to health services -injury/violence prevention -health for all ages -health of communities affects overall health of nation Illness perceptions - answerbeliefs about illness; may be brought on by cultural, spiritual, or ethical factors what does holistic care consist of - answerpaying atten...

FPCC EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS asepsis - ANS the absence of pathogenic microorganisms Medical Asepsis - ANS a.k.a Clean Technique, procedures for reducing the number of organisms present and preventing the transfer of organisms. ex: washing hands before preparing food at home Asymptomatic - ANS no symptoms Disinfection - ANS the process of removing many or all microorganisms exudates - ANS fluid and cells that are discharged from cells or blood vessels [e.g., pus...

NSG-300 Exam 1 Questions With 100% Correct Answers What is the goal of Healthy People 2020? - answerpromote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages -access to health services -injury/violence prevention -health for all ages -health of communities affects overall health of nation Illness perceptions - answerbeliefs about illness; may be brought on by cultural, spiritual, or ethical factors what does holistic care consist of - answerpaying atten...

FPCC EXAM 1 LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ asepsis the absence of pathogenic microorganisms Medical Asepsis a.k.a Clean Technique, procedures for reducing the number of organisms present and preventing the transfer of organisms. ex: washing hands before preparing food at home Asymptomatic no symptoms Disinfection the process of removing many or all microorganisms exudates fluid and cells that are discharged from cells or blood vessels [e.g., pus or serum] serous clear like plasma...