Infection Control
The body's first line of defense?
What is Normal flora
Apnea
What is the absence of breathing?
complaints of feeling hot and nausea
What is subjective data?
This is the normal oxygenation saturation range for most healthy adults
95-100%
Lab to review if the patient is on lasix
What is Potassium?
C-diff
MRSA
VRE
Surgical site infections
Catheter associated infections
What is healthcare associated infections
Systolic Blood pressure 130-139 or 80-89
What is stage 1 hypertension?
When a patient's' lip is blue
What is sign of cyanosis?
This condition occurs when there is insufficient oxygen at the tissue level despite adequate blood flow
What is hypoxia?
Medication to take when having difficulty sleeping
What is Zolpidem?
Receipt of antibodies from another person
What is passive immunity
First action if a vital sign reading seems abnormal
What is reassess/recheck the vital signs?
The technique is used to assess capillary refill and evaluated peripheral perfusion
What is blanching of the nails?
This term describes the expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract and is considered a serious finding requiring prompt assessment
What is hemoptysis
What is medications that cannot be crushed
What are enter coated medications?
Spread via blood or lymph
What is systemic infection?
This position can help improve oxygenation in a patient with low O2 sat
What is high fowler's position?
During a neurological assessment, this scale is used to assess level of consciousness
What is glasgow coma scale?
When using this medication delivery device, the patient should inhale slowly and deeply, then hold their breath for about 10 seconds to ensure proper absorption
What is a metered-dose inhaler
This laboratory test measures the amount of nitrogen in the blood and is commonly used to assess kidney function and hydration
What is blood urea nitrogen
The chain of infection are?
Infectious agent
Source
Susceptible host
Portal of entry
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
The classification of medications to give when a patient's temperature is elevated
What is antipyretics medications?
High-pitched, musical lung sound is typically heard on expiration and indicates narrowed airways
What is wheezing?
This oxygen delivery device provides precise oxygen concentrations and is commonly used for patients with COPD
What is venturi mask?
This is the primary nursing intervention that includes removing hazards, ensuring proper lighting, and keeping call light within reach
What is preventing falls?