Infection Control
Type of Hepatitis commonly spread via contaminated water & food
What is Hepatitis A
Difference between fecal output of an ileostomy versus a colostomy
What is liquid for ileostomy and solid for colostomy
Name 3 variables to consider when assessing the older adult
•Hearing/visual impairment
•Less energy
•Aphasia
•Language barriers
•Education
•Dementia/memory
•Understanding
•Not comfortable sharing
The long-term measure of blood sugar control. The A1C test measures how many A1C hemoglobin cells (a specific part of red blood cells) have sugar attached to them. Because these cells live for about four months, this gives a picture of how well blood sugar has been controlled for the past few months
Definition of Urine R & M
Routine & Microscopic- checks for Urine pH, presence of blood cells i.e white and red, ketones, protein etc.
Infectious Agent, Reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
3 main functions of the large intestine
•1)Absorption: large volume of water & significant amounts of sodium and chloride are absorbed by the colon.
•2) Secretion: aids in electrolyte balance.
Bicarbonate is secreted in exchange for chloride. (buffer)
•3) Eliminate waste - Food and fluids stimulates a mass peristaltic action , which is known as the gastro-colic reflex.
Best source of information when conducting a health assessment interview
What is the client
Your Diabetic client is shaky & diaphoretic. These are symptoms of....
What is hypoglycemia
What is hyperglycemic
The most common route of MRSA transmission
What is contact
True or False
When conducting a health assessment interview the nurse should begin with a closed ended questions
False
Definition of a specimen ordered for Cytology
To identify specific Cancer cells
True or False
A urine sample can be obtained from a client's catheter bag
What is False
Main route of transmission for Hepatitis C
What is blood i.e use of infected needles, needlestick injuries
Removal of the large intestine
What is a colectomy
mid-clavicular line, 5th intercostal space
Special cleansing of genital area. Flow initiated and urine collected in a sterile cup mid stream.
A normally sterile part of the body prone to infection
What is the bladder
3 types of transmission based precautions and what PPE is required
Airborne, droplet & contact
True or False
Stomas may be created temporarily and later closed surgically
True
Edema to legs, dark discoloration of lower limbs, relief when legs are elevated; are all symptoms of
PVD- Venous insufficiency
Name of sputum test ordered to diagnose Tuberculosis (TB)
AFB- Acid fast bacillus
The FIT test or Hemoccult test check for this
What is occult blood in the feces i.e bleeding from the colon