Asepsis
What is the first thing you should do when exposure to a blood borne pathogen?
Flood the area with water, clean with soap or disinfectant
What is the recommended daily fluid intake to maintain urinary function?
1500mL or 8-10, 8oz glasses of water
What is the minimum recommended amount of exercise for adults to promote health each week?
150 minutes
How is sleep regulated?
circadian rhythms
How many kids do I have?
2
What are 2 important factors when setting up a sterile field?
area needs to be clean/dry, should be at waist level, keep the field in your line of sight, close doors, inspect packages, hand hygiene, do not reach over the field, pouring liquid 4-6 inches above container, do not cross your arms
What are 2 factors that can affect bowel elimination (defection)?
decreased activity, psychological factors (privacy and stress), habits, positioning, medications, surgery, pain, pregnancy
Describe how a patient can determine if they are exercising at the right level for their health.
Patient's can assess their exercise intensity by doing the talk test where they can talk, but not sing
what are 2 factors that affect sleep?
age, stress, medications, activity, environment factors, diet, stimulants, alcohol, tobacco, sleep habits
What are 2 factors that affect sleep that you can teach to your patient?
Sleeping in a dark, cool and quiet room is the optimum sleep environment; Having a consistent
time you go to bed and wake up each day ( even on the weekend) will help promote restful
sleep, the blue light from screens can interfere with sleep as it disrupts circadian rhythms and
suppresses melatonin, limit alcohol, avoid tobacco, know what types of medications your are taking
What type of isolation precautions do you use for influenza/pneumonia?
droplet
What is the definition of oliguria in terms of amount of urine output?
less than 400mL per day
What are some common factors that can influence a person's ability to engage in physical activity?
age, health status, environment, motivation
What age group has the greatest need to sleep?
Newborns- 15 - 18 hours
What does a urinalysis evaluate in terms of urine properties?
physical, chemical, and microscopic properties
Medical- "clean technique", your work area should be free from organisms that cause infection
Surgical- "sterile technique", area is free ALL organisms
Describe the significance of hematuria in relation to urinary health
What is the correct position of the bed and position of the patient when moving a patient up in bed?
bed should be flat, at proper height for the Nurse, patient should be flat, have arms crossed
What are 2 nursing diagnosis related to sleep?
anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, sleep deprivation, risk for impaired breathing
What is the order for removing PPE?
Gloves, goggles/face shield, gown, mask/respirator
What are 2 signs/symptoms that can indicate infection?
pain, swelling, heat, erythema, loss of function
What are 2 functions of the Urinary System?
excreting waste, control (water, electrolyte, and acid-bas balances), regulates blood pressure by secreting renin into the blood, secretes erythropoietin (stimulates RBC production in bone marrow)
What is one of the primary benefits of exercise for the respiratory system?
improved lung capacity, improved gas exchange, decreased pooling of secretions, improved ventilation
What are the stages of sleep?
Non-REM 1 (falling asleep, light), 2 (HR slow, temp drops, stable), and 3 and (deep, muscle/tissue repair) and REM (body immobilized, dreaming)
What are 2 ways that you can help to prevent osteoporosis?
start early in life, being active, well balanced diet, calcium and vitamin D supplements, weight bearing exercises, limit alcohol, avoid tobacco,