NURS1512 Exam Study Guide with
Correct Answers
The six elements of the chain of infection - Answer-infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit,
transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
The most important and basic technique in preventing and controlling infection - Answer-hand
hygiene
...
Focus areas for physical capacity assessment prior to transferring a patient - Answer✔✔-muscle strength
through ROM, joint mobility, paralysis/paresis, and bone continuity
Position that chair and bed should be in before transferring a patient from bed to chair. - Answer✔✔-
chair 45 degrees facing the foot of the bed, the bed low enough for the patients feet to be touching the
floor.
Side that the chair should be on if the patient demonstrates weakness or paralysis of one side of the
body prior to transferring from bed to chair. - Answer✔✔-chair is placed on patients strong side.
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