Unit 1A
ability to answer for one’s own actions
What is accountability?
act of defamation using writing or pictures
What is libel?
are behaviors and actions that can affect a clients risk for developing a disease
What are modifiable risk factors?
time between pathogen entering the body and the appearance of first symptom
What is incubation period?
when hands are not visibly soiled you can use this....
What is alcohol-based antiseptic
supporting, protecting, and promoting the rights, health, and safety of the client
What is advocacy?
attempt or threaten to touch another without justification
What is assault?
consists of early screening to detect a disease process before it causes symptoms or complications in the client
What is secondary prevention?
symptoms disappear, return to healthy state
may take days or months depending on severity of infection and patient’s host resistance
What is convalescence?
always hold linens _______ from your uniform
never place clean or dirty linens on the ______
What is AWAY, FLOOR?
agreement to keep promises - as a nurse, you keep promises by following through on your actions and interventions
What is fidelity?
actual willful touching of another without justification or consent that may or may not cause harm
What is battery?
focuses on controlling the chronic effects of a health issues that has already occurred and on restoring the individual to optimal functioning
What is tertiary prevention?
interval from the appearance of nonspecific symptoms to more specific symptoms
(malaise, low grade fever, fatigue)
*more capable of spreading disease to others
What is prodromal stage?
PPE includes: N95 respirator (if substantial spraying of respiratory fluids is anticipated then use gloves, gown, and face shield)
What are airborne precautions?
This "act" governs the nurse’s responsibility in making assignments
* the nurse considers the skills of the individuals – scope of practice, education, skill set, unit of origin, role, specialty, and level of experience
What is Nurse Practice Act?
provides comfort and support services for a client while the client is receiving active treatment for disease
What is palliative care?
risk factors for developing a disease that cannot be changed
What are nonmodifiable risk factors?
clinical manifestations of specific signs and symptoms
examples: sore throat, pain, swelling
What is full stage of illness/illness stage?
always use proper "______ _______"
good "______ _______" reduces the risk for injury
What is body mechanics?
act of defamation using oral statements
What is slander?
goal is not to treat or cure the illness but instead give the client comfort at the end of life
What is hospice care?
focuses on decreasing the risk of disease and adverse health conditions by changing behaviors or minimizing exposure
What is primary prevention?
wash hands your hands with this if they are visibly soiled, contaminated with blood or body fluids, or in contact with spores (C. Diff)
What is soap and water?
PPE includes: face mask (gown, gloves, and face shield if spraying of respiratory fluids is anticipated)
What are droplet precautions?