Infection Control
What are the five signs of inflammation?
What is Redness, heat, swelling, pain, loss of function
How far apart should your feet be when lifting or moving a patient?
What is shoulder-width apart to maintain a wide base of support
How often should a bedridden patient be repositioned?
What is at least every 2 hours
What report should always be completed after a patient fall?
What is an incident (occurrence) report
Describe Semi-Fowler's position
What is head of bed elevated 30- 45 degrees
List the six links in the chain of infection in order
What is Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
What is the most common strain injury experienced by nurses?
How often should catheter care be performed?
What is daily and after bowel movements or contamination
What does RACE stand for?
What is
Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish/evacuate
Describe Trendelenburg position
What is head lower than the feet
How can you break the chain of infection?
What is interrupt any link through hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning equipment, sterilization, vaccination, isolation, and proper disposal of contaminated items.
What movements commonly cause musculoskeletal injuries in healthcare workers?
What is twisting while lifting, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting heavy loads
What is the first nursing intervention for a reddened area over a bony prominence?
What is relieve pressure immediately
What does PASS stand for?
What is
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
How often should a patient in a wheelchair shift weight?
What is every 15 minutes if able
What is a fomite?
What is an inanimate object that transmits microorganisms (bed rails, stethoscopes, doorknobs)?
What does CPM stand for, and what does it do?
What is Continuous Passive Motion; continuously moves a joint to improve circulation, reduce stiffness, and promote healing.
Who should perform nail care for patients with extremely thick or hard toenails?
What is a podiatrist
Before applying a Sequential Compression Device (SCD/SRD), what must the nurse do?
What is assess circulation and neurovascular status of the extremities
During passive ROM, how should joints be moved?
What is slowly, smoothly, one joint at a time, only to the points of resistance or discomfort.
A culture and sensitivity test determines what?
What is which microorganism is causing the infection and which antibiotics will effectively treat it.
List the five P's of compartment syndrome
What is pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, paralysis
Name the four stages of pressure injuries
What is stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, stage 4
What is the biggest focus of teaching about a safe hospital environment?
What is prevention of injury and accidents
What should be included when assessing neurovascular status?
What is color, temperature, capillary refill, pulses, sensation, movement, pain, and edema