Vital signs
This begins at 130-139 systolic
What is hypertension stage 1
Zinc, vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Protein are essential for this
What is building new tissue
It is the best way to prevent an HAI
What is handwashing
It stands for redness, ecchymosis, edema, drainage and approximation. It is how we assess a wound
What is REEDA
Measles, TB, and varicella fall under these precautions
What is airborne precautions
Altered immune function ( specifically, decreased phagocytosis by neutrophils and macrophages)
What is the main reason the elderly are more at risk for infection
A normal one is between 60-100
What is pulse
this is helpful for the maturation of fibrous tissue, enhances protein synthesis, and boost immunity which makes it essential for wound healing
What is vitamin C
It is the most common HAI and usually Escherichia coli is the infectious agent
What is a CAUTI catheter-associated urinary tract infection
It is a sign that infection has gone systematic
What is a fever
It can travel for up to three feet
What is a droplet
This ranges from 95- 99 degrees
What is the range of temperature for the older adult
It is the only subjective vital sign while it can affect the others if it is extreme
What is pain
Along with hydrogen peroxide, it is cytotoxic and not to be used in a wound bed
What is alcohol
It is best to remove this post operative day 1
What is a urinary catheter
This substance includes dead neutrophils, monocytes and bacteria
What is pus
Gown, mask, googles, and gloves is the correct way
What is donning PPE
They often can experience this sudden drop of 20 mm HG in their systolic pressure when they change position too quickly.
What is orthostatic hypotension
It is the only pulse point that nurse should not assess bilaterally
What is the carotid
some of this is due to vascular changes, comorbidities, more scar tissue, greater nutritional deficiencies, less oxygen and slower cell renewal
What are the reasons that inhibit wound healing in the elderly
HAIs can be caused because healthcare workers failed to maintain these
What is Isolation precaussions
Redness, warmth of an area, edema, pain or tenderness are it's primary signs
What is the inflammatory response
Gloves, gown, goggles, and mask are what is recommended
What is doffing
It is recommended for them to dress in layers, wear a hat, use a throw blanket, and to keep the thermostat to at least 68 degrees
What is preventing hypothermia in the elderly
If a patient has diarrhea or was an infant we would not assess the temperature here
What is a rectal temperature
This is the type of healing that occurs when wound edges are not together (not approximated) Typically more granulated tissue is needed and the time is more prolonged
What is healing through secondary intention
It refers to the use of precise practices to eliminate all microorganisms from an object or area
What is surgical asepsis?
Sometimes it is necessary to find the infectious agent and what will kill it.
What is a culture and sensitivity
C-diff, conjunctivitis, and MRSA fall under these precautions
What is contact precautions
You would pull up and back to take this
What is a tympanic temperature