The nurse is determining steps that could be taken to reduce the patient's extrinsic risks for falls. Which
nursing intervention could the nurse plan to reduce the patient's extrinsic fall risk? - Condition of
the flooring surfaces. Bathroom support equipment for the toilet and shower. Availabili...
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The nurse is determining steps that could be taken to reduce the patient's extrinsic risks for falls. Which
nursing intervention could the nurse plan to reduce the patient's extrinsic fall risk? - Condition of
the flooring surfaces. Bathroom support equipment for the toilet and shower. Availability of needed
assistive devices. Type and condition of footwear. Lighting in the patient's room. Proper use of assistive
devices.
How are blood-borne pathogens spread? - Person is susceptible to the pathogen. Pathogen must
be present. Pathogen enters through the correct entry site.
Quantity of pathogen present is enough to cause disease.
OSHA lists standard safeguards to protect workers from health hazards related to blood-borne
pathogens. The reason for the standards is there is: - A significant health risk associated with
exposure to blood.
How is Hepatitis B transmitted? - By sexual and/or blood-to-blood contact.
Which Hepatitis is the cause of most liver transplants? - Hepatitis C
The virus that causes Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrom (AIDS) is: - Human Immunodeficiency
Virus.
What is the best way to protect oneself from blood-borne pathogens? - Standard precautions.
What is the major difficulty in treating a client with a condition caused by a multidrug resistant
organism? - The microorganisms have become so resistant that no available antibiotics are
effective against them.
Prevention of multidrug resistant organisms in healthcare settings rely on appropriate clinical practice
that are incorporated into all routine patient care. What components are part of an effective prevention
plan? - Accurate diagnosis of infectious etiologies. Judicious anti-microbial selection and
, utilization. Optimal management of vascular and urinary catheters. Prevention of lower respiratory tract
infections in intubated patients.
Common multidrug resistant organisms include MRSA and VRE. - True
Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or eliminates the
effectiveness of substances designed to cure/prevent infections. - True
Repeated and improper use of antibiotics are primary causes of the increase in drug resistant bacteria. -
True
By definition how would this fall be classified? - Anticipated physiological fall.
The nurse is completing in-patient admission assessments on a group of new patients. Based on the
intrinsic factors present, which patient should the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for a fall?
The patient who has: - Decreased visual acuity, walks with a cane, and has arthritis..
What is one benefit of implementing a standardized fall risk assessment at the time of admission? -
All necessary fall prevention resources that target the specific risk factors can be implemented
early.
According to the CDC, what is the purpose of Standard Precautions? Choose the BEST answer. -
Protect healthcare practitioners and patients from the spread of infections.
What are the components of Standard Precautions. - Personal Protective Equipment. Safe
handling of potentially contaminated equipment and surfaces in the patient environment. Hand hygiene.
When Contact Precautions are to be implemented, what protection is required of all healthcare
personnel providing care to the patient - Donning gown and gloves for all interactions that may
involve contact with the patient or potentially contaminated areas.
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