Infection Control
The single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection
What is handwashing or hand hygiene?
The hormone responsible for lowering blood glucose levels
What is insulin?
EBP means____________
What is evidence-based practice?
This medication is considered the gold standard for treating bipolar disorder.
What is lithium?
Name the three universities that are a part of Sigma Theta Tau Xi Psi Chapter-at-Large.
What is Dillard University, University of Holy Cross and Loyola University New Orleans?
Type of precaution used when caring for a patient with tuberculosis.
What is airborne Precaution?
This type of diabetes is caused by the autoimmune destruction of beta cells in the pancreas.
What is Type I diabetes?
This type of research focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis.
What is quantitative research?
The class of antidepressants includes medications such as Fluoxetine and Sertraline.
What are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Established in 1922, this organization provides valuable resources throughout your nursing career. This includes
Mentorship, Leadership programs, educational opportunities, and continuing professional development.
What is Sigma Theta Tau?
Name two hospital-acquired infections that are resistant to antibiotics.
What are MRSA and C.dif?
This blood test provides an average blood glucose level over the past 3 months and assesses long-term diabetes control.
What is HBA1C?
This type of EBP source ranks at the top of the evidence hierarchy.
What are systemic reviews or meta-analyses?
The dietary restrictions required for patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI).
What is avoiding foods high in tyramine, such as aged cheese and cured meats?
The Governance Committee Chair of Sigma Theta Tau Xi Psi Chapter-at-Large
Who is Dr. Nicole Shine?
This term refers to the process by which an infection is transmitted from one person to another, typically through droplets, contact, or contaminated surfaces.
What is the mode of transmission?
The three classic symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes, often referred to as the "three P’s," include polyuria, polydipsia, and this.
What is polyphagia?
Name two groups that are considered vulnerable in research.
Who are children, pregnant women, or prisoners?
The dietary restrictions for lithium.
What is sodium?
Name the only state that does not have a Sigma Theta Tau Chapter
What is the state of Alaska?
Name the systemic infection that places a patient at high risk for Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)?
What is sepsis?
Name the new class of antidiabetic medications that has a secondary use for weight loss.
What are GLP-1s?
Name two key ethical considerations in nursing research involving human participants.
What is informed consent, confidentiality, or minimizing harm?
This medication is prescribed to prevent opioid use relapse
What is naltrexone (Vivitrol)?
This ceremony marks the formal initiation of new members into Sigma Theta Tau International, where they are recognized for their academic achievements and leadership potential.
What is the Sigma Theta Tau induction ceremony?