Infection Control & Hygiene
Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, Rickettsiae, Protozoa
Infectious agents
A HR of 60 or below
Bradycardia
The kind of data that is measurable
Objective data
A nurse failing to implement fall precautions is an example of what unintentional tort?
Negligence
May assist patients with ADLs
UAP, LPN, RN
Excretions, secretions, skin, droplets
portal of exit
BP of 135/86
Stage 1 HTN
Data obtained from the patient
subjective data
A nurse restrains a patient and gives them an injection against their wishes is an example of what intentional tort?
Battery
May start blood transfusions, and administer IV push medication
RN
The primary strategy for preventing HAIs (Healthcare-associated infections)
Standard Precautions
RR of 24 is called?
Tachypnea
Analyzing subjective and objective data to make a professional nursing judgment
Nursing diagnosis
In accordance with state law, what two situations are healthcare professionals mandated to report?
Abuse (child, elderly, adult violence)
communicable diseases
May NOT establish a patient's plan of care
UAP, LPN
Primary action that prevents the spreading of infections
Handwashing
A temperature over 100.4 is called?
Hyperthermia
Determining if goals have or have not been met
Evaluation
A legal process by which a client/client's legally appointed designee has given written permission for a procedure or treatment.
Informed Consent
May administer injections
LPN/RN
The most common sign of infection (hint: VS)
hyperthermia
What pulse point is at the 5th intercostal space, left mid-clavicular line?
Apical pulse
Goals must always be
SMART
If a patient refuses treatment what must the nurse do?
Ensure patient understands the risks and signs an AMA form
Who works under the supervision of an RN?
UAP, LPN, RN