NURS 211 Clinical Quiz 1

Sequence for putting on PPE

gown, mask, goggles, gloves

Sequence for removing PPE

gloves, goggles, gown, mask

Nosocomial means...

hospital acquired infection

When should you count pulse for a full minute as opposed to 30 s?

when irregular in rhythm, rate, or amplitude

What are the six components of the infection cycle?

Infectious agent

Reservoir

Portal of exit

term-4

Means of transmission

Portals of entry

Susceptible host

What is a reservoir of infection?

The pathogen's natural habitat

What is a portal of exit? Give examples

Point of escape from the reservoir

resp tract, breaks in skin, blood

What is a vector?

Any living organism that can carry a disease-producing virus

What is a fomite?

An object that transmits diseases such as a door knob, phone, etc

Differentiate between airborne and droplet transmission

Airborne: microorganisms

Define susceptibility

lack of resistance to a disease

ADPIE:

Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation

Amount of oxygen delivered via nasal cannula:

1-6 L/min

Amount of oxygen delivered via high-flow nasal cannula:

10-15 L/min

Range of flow rate for a simple mask:

5-8 L/min

An NRB can deliver ____ L/min of oxygen

10-15

Venturi mask oxygen delivery:

4-6 L/min

Nursing interventions for using a nasal cannula

limit rate to minimum necessary to reach 88-92%

Nursing actions for using a simple mask

monitor placement of mask to ensure it covers mouth and nose

Nursing actions for using an NRB

maintain flow rate and check intake

SBAR

Situation

Background

Assessment

Recommendation

3 phases of therapeutic relationship

Orientation, working, termination

What are validating questions?

validates what is heard/observed

"You mentioned that you take a water pill at home... did you take it today?"

What are clarifying questions?

allows understanding of a pt statement

"Is this the first health problem you've had?"

Directing questions are used to

gain info on a certain topic

"You mentioned your dad earlier... did he have a similar problem with his blood pressure?"

F to C

(F - 32) / 1.8 = C

C to F

C x 1.8 + 32=

lb to kg

divide by 2.2

kg to lb

1 kg = 2.2 lb

What does pulse oximetry measure?

arterial O2 sat