Chain of Infection
This part of the chain of infection refers to how microorganisms are transferred from one host to another.
What is the mode of transmission?
Redness, warmth, swelling, and pain are classic signs of this process.
What is inflammation?
Gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection are examples of this.
What is personal protective equipment (PPE)?
This type of wound healing occurs when wound edges are well approximated with sutures.
What is primary intention?
A stage 1 pressure injury is characterized by this key finding.
What is nonblanchable redness of intact skin?
Hands of healthcare workers are considered which part of the chain of infection?
What is the mode of transmission?
Neutrophils and macrophages are part of which type of immunity?
What is nonspecific immunity?
A client with tuberculosis requires this type of transmission-based precaution.
What are airborne precautions?
A wound left open due to infection and later closed after granulation tissue forms heals by which method?
What is tertiary intention?
Adipose tissue visible in a pressure injury indicates this stage.
What is stage 3?
A break in the skin that allows microorganisms to enter the body is known as this.
What is a portal of entry?
Antibodies binding to antigens is an example of this type of immunity.
What is specific (humoral) immunity?
Hand hygiene must be performed with soap and water for clients with this infection.
What is Clostridium difficile?
Fibroblasts and granulation tissue are seen in this phase of wound healing.
What is the proliferative phase?
Slough or eschar covering the wound bed indicates this classification.
What is an unstageable pressure injury?
An elderly client with poor nutrition is most at risk in which part of the chain of infection?
What is a susceptible host?
This phase of inflammation involves vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
What is the vascular phase?
A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client with influenza. Which action is required to prevent transmission?
What is wearing a surgical mask?
Diabetes, infection, and poor nutrition negatively affect this process.
What is wound healing?
According to best practice, stable eschar should be treated how?
What is left intact (not removed)?
Which client is most at risk for infection?
What is a client with an invasive or indwelling device?
A wound with redness, warmth, swelling, and purulent drainage suggests this complication.
What is infection?
A nurse removes PPE after leaving a client room on contact precautions. Which step is performed LAST?
What is hand hygiene?
This mnemonic helps nurses remember factors that delay wound healing.
What is DIDN’T HEAL?
Which nursing action best prevents pressure injuries?
What is turning and repositioning on a schedule?