Hondros PN NUR 150 test 1 graded A

Hondros PN NUR 150 test 1 graded A Dorsal Position Supine (Flat) Dorsal Recumbent Pillow under knees Fowlers Head of bed raised up 45-60 degrees Semi Fowlers Head of bed raised up 30 degrees Orthopenic Sitting up leaning on table (90 degrees) Sims Laying on one side with knee drawn to chest Prone Face down Lithotomy OBGYN position. Sitting with knees open and up near chest Trendelenburg Supine, Head in lowest position with feet elevated Bacterial Infection One Celled organisms without a true nucleus or cellular organelles Treatment: Antibiotic Viral Infection Pathogen with a nucleic acid within a protein shell Treatment: Anti-Viral meds and vaccinations Fungal Infection Yeasts, molds, mushrooms Treatment: Anti-Fungal Protozoa/ Parasitic Infection Found in dead materials Treatment: Anti-Parasitic List 5 factors that put a person at risk for an infection 1. Chronic disease 2. Environment 3. Age; Very young, or Very old 4. geographic location 5. socioeconomic status Chain of infection pathogen (infectious agent), reservoir, portal of exit, means of transmission, portal of entry, and the new host Normal Temperature 98.6 Normal Heart Rate 60-80 bpm Respirations 12-20 Normal Blood Pressure 120/80 Blood Pressure too high hypertension Blood pressure too low hypotension Using a blood pressure cuff that is too small may result in Falsely high readings Using a blood pressure cuff that is too big may result in Falsely low readings Never use the forearm for blood pressure readings Never take blood pressure readings on the arm/ side that has 1. Cast 2. IV 3. Dialysis port 4. Mastectomy The most important and preventative technique that health care workers can use to interrupt the infectious process is: HANDWASHING Wash hands for 20-30 seconds (sing happy birthday) Restraints should be attached to Bed Frame What are the top three priorities for our patients in regards to bed making? 1. Patient Safety 2. Patient Comfort 3. Patient Privacy What are the primary reasons for bathing patients? 1. Preventing the spread of infection 2. Patient comfort Why is it necessary to perform oral hygiene on patients 1. Maintains healthy state of the mouth 2. Removes unpleasant odors 3. Stimulates appetite 4. Prevents oral diseases Nail & Foot care Soak in warm water 110-115 degrees Push back cuticles Check between fingers and toes for complications Clean under nails File; dry thoroughly, use lotion as needed ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES