Foundations
The type of asepsis that destroys all microorganisms and their spores
surgical asepsis
The study of how the body functions
Physiology
A suffix meaning "inflammation" is:
-itis
Relative consistency of the internal environment
Redness of the skin
Erythema
What is the nursing process?
ADPIE
The individual unit that each part of the body is composed of:
Cell
Prefix meaning "behind":
Retro
Process that moves a substance that can freely pass through the plasma membrane
Small sac full of fluid
Vesicle
Most effective process to ensure that the care plan meets the needs of the patient
Communication
What do you use to clean up spilled blood?
10% bleach solution
Enlargement of the liver
Hepatomegaly
Where should used needles/syringes be discarded?
In a puncture-proof container
What does a culture and sensitivity provide?
which antibiotics stop bacterial growth
Signs of an inflammatory response
Rubor and edema
The correct order of organization in the body, from simplest to most complex, is?
cell, tissue, organ, system, organism
A prefix with a similar meaning to poly-
hyper
What is an open-ended question?
Not a yes/no question...requires more in-depth thought and communication
With electronic charting, the nurse should ensure he/she does what to ensure documentation safety?
logs off
Why is it important to understand and accept each patient's culture?
to provide holistic care
Name two functions of the skeleton.
blood cell production
providing a firm framework for the body
protection of delicate structures
In naming muscles, the suffix -ceps means
attachment points
The Joint Commission recognizes what safety measure to prevent errors (communication)?
SBAR
The documentation format that uses SOAPE?
problem-oriented