Foundations of Nursing Exam 2 Questions And Answers
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Foundations Of Clinical Nursing
Infection - ANS establishment of a pathogen in a susceptible host
Asespsis - ANS freedom from and prevention of disease-causing contamination
What is the body's first line of defense? - ANS Normal floral
What are normal flora? - ANS a group of non-disease-ca...
Foundations of Nursing Exam 2 Questions
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Infection - ANS establishment of a pathogen in a susceptible host
Asespsis - ANS freedom from and prevention of disease-causing contamination
What is the body's first line of defense? - ANS Normal floral
What are normal flora? - ANS a group of non-disease-causing microorganisms (e.g.,
bacteria, fungi, protozoa) that live in or on the body.
What is the body's second line of defense - ANS inflammation
inflammation - ANS a local response to cellular injury or infection that includes capillary
dilation and leukocyte infiltration.
-Produces redness, heat, pain, and swelling.
What is the body's third line of defense - ANS immune response
immune response - ANS The body's attempt to protect itself from foreign and harmful
substances: Initiated by recognition of foreign antigens
What are some examples of the body's Innate Immunity - ANS Skin, cough reflex, mucus,
enzymes on the skin and in tears, and acid in the GI tract prohibit harmful substances from
entering the body.
What are the two arms of adaptive immunity? - ANS Humoral: WBC produce antibodies in
response to antigens B lymphocytes
Cellular Immunity: Defenses that the body does not recognise
What are the defense mechanisms of the integumentary system - ANS skin as a barrier
Squamous epithelial cells remove infectious agents
Sweats low ph inhibits bacterial growth
What are the defense mechanisms of the respiratory system: - ANS cilia and mucus
proteins with antimicrobial properties
What are the defense mechanisms of the GI system - ANS Flora and Low pH in stomach
, infectious agents - ANS pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fugi, parasites
What are the main modes of transmission of infection - ANS contact
Airborne
Droplet
vector borne
What the the most common means of transmission of infection? - ANS direct contact via
contaminated hands
Healthcare associated infections: (HAI) - ANS infections acquired while the patient is
receiving treatment in a health care facility
What is the most effective way for preventing HAI's? - ANS hand washing
Signs and symptoms of localized infections - ANS Redness, swelling, warmth, pain,
tenderness
Numbness or tingling, loss of function to the affected area
systemic infections: signs and symptoms - ANS Fever, increased heart rate, increased
respiratory rate
Lethargy, anorexia, lymph node tenderness or enlargement
effects of infection on vital signs - ANS Elevated temperature, blood pressure, pulse and
respiratory rates
effects of infection on nutritional assessment - ANS Skin, mucous membranes, appearance
Dietary intake
effects of infection on risk assessment - ANS Chronic diseases
Medications
Altered skin integrity
Lack of proper immunizations
Contact precautions - ANS used when a known or suspected contagious disease may be
present
contact transmission may occur through: - ANS Direct transmission (contact with the
patient).
Indirect transmission (contact with equipment or items in the patient's environment).
Examples of typical diseases requiring contact precautions: - ANS Multidrug-resistant
organisms
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