Final

A systemic infection involves the

A systemic infection involves the

Whole body

• What type of environment does bacteria need to grow

• a warm, dark environment

• When should you change hospital gowns and clothing

• when you admit them, solid damp or wet

• What is your role in Discharging a patient

help the patient get dressed, pack, sign belongings checklist, notify RN, assist patient in wheelchair, report time of discharge

NPO

Nothing by mouth

External nutrition

• giving nutrients through GI tract through a feeding tube

• When a patient is receiving TPN and starts complaining of chills what should you do?

Report to nurse

• How do you remove a gown from a patient that has an IV

• From the strong side, the arm without an IV

Why is protein important

2nd most important nutrient and supplies energy