Infection Control
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
Hand hygiene
what is the medical term for high blood pressure?
hypertension
what organ pumps blood throughout the body?
heart
what should a nurse do when first meeting a patient?
introduce themselves and greet the patient respectfully.
How to pronounce maliyah last name?
FIN-NI-ZEE
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
what is the medical term for blood in urine?
hematuria
what organ is responsible for the breathing and gas exchange?
lungs
what does active listening mean?
giving full attention to the speaker and showing you understand that they are saying.
how tall is riley?
5'8 1/2
What type of precautions should be used when caring for a patient with influenza?
Droplet precautions along with standard precautions
what is the medical term for the presence of excess fluid in the tissues,causing swelling?
edema
what is the largest organ in the human body?
skin
what is therapeutic communication?
communication used to support a patients emotional and physical well-being
When is maliyah birthday
january 18th
What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
cleaning removes dirt and impurities;disinfecting kills many harmful microorganisms on surfaces
a patient experiences numbness,tingling,or a "pins and needles sensation".what is the medical term for this abnormal sensation?
paresthesia
what part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
cerebellum
a patient tells a nurse "im terrified about my diagnosis," and begins crying. which response demonstrates therapeutic communication?
"can you tell me more about what is frightening you?"
what kind of nurse do riley and maliyah want to be?
peds and ultasound tech
what are the three main links in the chain of infection that nurses can help break through hand hygiene and protection equipment?
examples include the mode of transmission,portal of entry,and portal of exit.
what is the medical term for the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream?
hypercapnia
what part of the nephron is responsible for filtering blood plasma to form the initial filtrate?
the glomerulus
a patient with limited English proficency must provide informed consent for a procedure. The Patients family member offers to translate. What should the nurse do?
Arrange for a qualified medical interpreter so the patient can understand the procedure,risks, and benefits
what month did riley transfer to KHSA?
march