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Basic cares
Infection control
Wounds
Variety is the spice of life
Dressings
100
This means "no appetite"
What is anorexia?
100
Gloves, gown, then mask. Dirtiest to cleanest.
How do you doff PPE correctly?
100
A residents coccyx is reddened. It does not blanch when you touch it.
What is a stage I ulcer/wound?
100
"Put your chin to your chest"
What you tell a person to do if they have difficulty swallowing.
100
This type of dressing is highly absorbent?
What is gauze?


or fluffs

or sponges

or 4X4's

200
A BMI of 25-30.
What is overweight?
200
Hand sanitizer will not kill this bacteria? 
What is C. diff? Clostritium difficile
200
Subcutaneous tissue is noted in this wound.
What is a Stage 3 wound?
200
Normal Saline is best for this as it is not irritating.
What do you use to rinse the mouth of a person with stomatitis?
200
This is used when a person is getting frequent dressing changes as it lessens the need for tape.
What are Montgomery straps?
300
Encouraging slow deep breaths, providing a cool wash cloth, temporarily limiting movement.
What are nursing interventions for nausea?
300
Mood stabilization, improving blood flow to the brain, and enhances body processes.
What are the benefits of sleep?
300
This wound drainage is bright red and viscous.
What is sanguineous drainage?
300
Immersing the perineum in water
What is a sitz bath?
300
This dressing change is ordered because it removes drainage and debrides tissue from the wound.
What is a wet to dry dressing?
400
Diaphoresis, salivation, and an increased heart rate proceed this action.
What is vomiting?
400
Aches, anorexia, fever, weakness.
What are signs and symptoms of an infection?
400
This heel ulcer has a brown crusted layer on it.
What is eschar?  OR

What is an unstageable wound?

400
"If you don't fall asleep in 30 minutes get up and do something else for a bit, then try again"

                   OR

"You should develop a sleep ritual"

What is a suggestion for promoting sleep?
400
This type of dressing change is used to keep an an area TOTALLY of any microorganisms.
What is surgical asepsis?

or

What is sterile technique?

500
"It will make you feel better and stimulate circulation"
What a nurse says to a client who is refusing to bathe.
500
Microorganisms are present but the person does not show signs or symptoms of an infection.
What is colonization?
500
Tissue on a wounds surface appearing moist and stringy.
What is slough?
500
Dermatitis, swelling, itching, respiratory distress, possible anaphylaxis.
What is a latex sensitivity reaction?
500

These dressing provide a healing environment and insulation while using the body’s own moisture and enzymes to keep the wound bed hydrated for proper wound healing. They are generally self adhesive and stay in place for up to 7 days.

What is a hydrocolloid dressing?