And here are some more
Name a nonmodifiable risk factor for disease
Age, genetics, family history
Founder of modern nursing
Florence Nightingale
Who does swallow studies?
Speech
Completed in event of an unusual occurrence or accident
incident report
Protects individuals who give aid in emergency situations outside of healthcare facilities
Good Samaritan Law
Informed consent
What is health literacy
ability to understand basic health information and use it to make good decisions
What is a DNR
Do not resuscitate order
What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient? Give an example
Inpatient- stays overnight from days to months, most education takes place within a facility
Outpatient- no over night stay, but patient requires treatment, care or education
•Inpatient
•Acute Care Hospital or Medical Center
•Long Term Acute Care Hospital
•Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
•Rehabilitation Facility
•Residential Care Facilities
•Outpatient
•Same Day Surgery
•Partial-day treatment
•Cardiac Rehab
•Pulmonary Rehab
•Ambulatory Care Clinics
•Health Departments
•Medical Office
•Home Health Care
•Hospice
Copes by going back to child like manner
Regression
3 Symptoms of Stress
frequent feelings of anger, helplessness, or hopelessness, headaches, back pain, insomnia, hiding real feelings from family and friends, hurting loved ones with words or physical harm, constant worry, memory loss, and trouble thinking clearly, panic attacks with rapid heart rate ,shortness of breath, and dizziness, isolation from friends and family, inability to make decisions, overuse of alcohol, drugs or food to feel better
Age 65+ and offered to younger if end stage renal disease or other debilitating illness
Best way to prevent infection
Wash hands
What is negligence?
Does or does not do something a reasonable prudent person would do
What tasks can you delegate to a UAP/CNA
Routine procedures and ADL's
•1) The Right Task
•2) The Right Circumstance
•3) The Right Person
•4) Right Directions/Communication
•5) Right Supervision and Evaluation
Treatment for bacterial infections
Antibiotics
What are 3 signs that the fight/flight response has been activated?
Faster/shallow breaths, increased heart rate, sweaty cold hands, shaking, lightheaded, nausea, anxiety, butterflies in stomach
What is the difference between Power of Attorney and Living Will?
POA= person who makes the decision
Living Will= directions on what is to be done
Name 3 benefits of bathing
•Cleanses the skin
•Provides an opportunity for skin assessment
•Increases circulation
•Increases sensation
•Provides comfort and relaxation
•Provides improved self-esteem
•Contributes to the establishment of the nurse-patient relationship
What are 3 things that require mandatory reporting?
communicable diseases, abuse, gunshot, stab wounds, rape, sexual assult
What are the 2 components to HIPAA
Privacy rule and security rule
Name the 4 types of precautions and what should be worn
Standard- performed with all patients regardless of diagnosis, hand hygiene, gloves, face shield, mask, gown
Airborne- Standard PLUS N95 (TB, Chickenpox, measles)
Contact- standard plus gloves and gown (MRSA, C.Diff)
Droplet- standard plus mask (Flu, rubella, pneumonia)
What are the 5 phases of illness
Prodromal, Symptomatic, Seeking help phase, dependency, recovery
Name 1 agency/organization/measure that focuses on quality and safety regulations
AHRQ, HRO, HEDIS, HCAHPS
How do you preform oral care on an unconscious patient?
•Position patient on side with bed flat
•Keep suction ready
•Use minimal fluid
•Use lip balm
•Special mouth care every 2 hrs