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fund test
ch. 12 and 18
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Undergraduate 1
02/18/2009

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surgical aspsis is known as
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sterile technique
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keeping the bed linens off the floor is an example of
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medical aspsis, all other options are observing surgical aspsis
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spore formation occurs when
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conditions are unfavorable, stroing the bcteria in a dormant format
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sensitivity tests are done to
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detrmine which antibiotics will stop growth
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the streptococcus organisms are responsible for
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more diseases that any other bacteria
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antibiotics dont alter
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the course of the disease caused by a virus
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ringworm is caued by
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fungi
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what is the most important action before caring for another pt
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handwashing
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if a vehicle is inanimate
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it is called a formite ex.stethescope
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cleaning away from the wound prevents
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entrance of microorganims
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a nosocomial infection is
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acquired while in the hospital w/in 72hrs
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AIDS is a
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systemic viral infection
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what are two cardnal signs of inflammation
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rubor and edema
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duties of the infection control practitioner include
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staff education on infection control
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workers who have had a needlestick need to
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complete an injury report and seek tx
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in the event of exposure of ordianary feces require only that the nurse
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don gloves
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what is the most important preventive measure for interrupting the infection process
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handwashing
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when beginning care for a pt how long should you wash your hands (beginning of shift)
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2min
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in between pts how long should you wash your hands
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30 sec
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how long should your mask be left on
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20-30min
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all pt care areas where sharps are used needs a
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puncture proof container
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if the pt must be transported to another area the pt should
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wear a mask
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an anaerobic bacterial infection is on that sets up in an
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unoxygenated enviroment
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how is rocky mountain spotted fever contracted
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through a bite of a tick vector-isnt contagious between humans
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what is the most practical and dependable method for destruction of all microorganisms
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steam under pressure
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the prodromal stage progresses from
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onset of nonspecific s/s to more specific s/s
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increased white blood cell count may indicate
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infection
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to clean up body fluids you would use
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1cup bleach to 10 cups water
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the edges of a sterile field
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are not considered sterile
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the bottle should be held with the label toward the
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palm of the hand
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in order to minimize feelings of psychological or emotional deprivation the nurse should
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spend extra time with the pt
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sterilization is the method
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used to kill all microorganims and spores
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a solvent does what
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removes the stain from a gram positive bacteria
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begin massage by starting where
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in the sacral area
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how is anthrax contracted
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by breathing spores
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a vector is
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a person or animal not sick w/ the disease harboring an organism which is contagious
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malaria is caused by
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the introduction of protozoa from the bite of a mosquito
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the recommended room temp is
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68-74 degrees
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a sitz bath should last
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20-30 min
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what is the temp of water for a tepid bath
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98-99 degrees
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a major manifestation of impaired skin integrity is
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a pressure ulcer
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when does a pressure ulcer occur
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when there is sufficient pressure to collapse the blood vessels
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dont allow a pt to stay in the tub for more than how many min
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20min
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if the area is stage 1 decubitus the area will
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not blanch
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a daily bath is part of the religous duty of who
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indian hindus
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encourage the pts independence
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as much as possible
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individual pts will have
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individual desires and choices
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dont let soiled linens come in contact with
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your uniform
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clean the NG tube every how many hrs
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every 8hrs
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the eye is cleaned from the inner to the
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outer canthus
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drape the pt with a bath blanket how
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in a diamond shape
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how many times is catheter care performed in a day
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2 times a day
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who should provide nail care if the nails are extremly hard
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a podiatrist
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a pt with a bleeding disorder should us what to shave
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an electric razor
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what is the degrees for water to shampoo hair
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110 degrees
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what can stimulate appetite
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a sense of well being
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you should turn the bedfast pt every how many hrs
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evry 2hrs to unreleive pressure
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the nurse should cleanse from the metal opening from the meatus
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outward
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when reinsertin the dentures which onces should be put in first
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upper dentures are first
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an ongoing assessment of a pressure ulcer will evaluate what
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whether improvement is occuring
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