Infection Prevention
Methods for obtaining body temperature
Oral, Rectal, Axillary, Tympanic
Types of PPE
Gown, Gloves, Mask, Eye Protection, Face Shield
Terms Systolic and Diastolic
Blood Pressure
MDRO
Multi Drug Resistant Organism
Sometimes referred to as the 5th Vital Sign
Pain Intensity
Founder of modern Nursing
Florence Nightengale
Comprised of both Subjective and Objective data
Assessment
5 Moments for Hand Hygiene
Before touching patient
After touching patient
Before procedure
After blood/ body fluid exposure
HIPAA is federal law
True
Single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection
Handwashing
HIPAA
Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act
5 Components of the Nursing Process
Assessment, Diagnose, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation