At which stage of infection is the patient most contagious? - ANS Prodromal stage
Which of the following organisms is most important & common infection-causing agent
in healthcare institutions? - ANS Bacteria
Which one of the following infections or diseases may be spread by touching a
contaminated inanimate article? - ANS Influenza
State whether the following statement is true or false.
Standard precautions should be used when caring for a noninfectious postoperative
client who is experiencing hematemesis. - ANWER True
Determine the following statement to be either true or false.
Soaps and detergents (nonantimicrobial agents) are sufficient for routine mechanical
cleaning of the hands and for removal of most transient microorganisms. - ANWER True
Which client does the nurse consider at most risk for cellulitis? SELECT A client who is
54 years and has a history of peripheral vascular disease
The nurse caring for an older client identifies that the risk for cellulitis is increased
related to which normal consequence of the aging process? SELECT Thinning and loss
of elasticity of skin
Which of the following is the best nursing action to prevent cellulitis? ANSWER Turning
,the client to prevent shearing
Risk factors for Cellulits ANSWER Children history of trauma, impetigo, folliculitis,
untreated tooth decay, recent otitis media
Older adults thinner skin, prone to breakage
Chronic illnesses that increase infection risk, e.g. diabetes
Tinea pedis
The second most common infection is ANSWER UTI
Nurses are in an ideal position to - ANSWER screen for risk of malnutrition
Which of the following criteria would most likely be on a nutrition screen in the hospital?
- ANSWER weight change
Which of the following statements is correct regarding characteristics of a healthy
eating pattern? - ANSWER healthy eating patterns may reduce the risk of several
chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain
cancers
Your pt asks you a question about the cardiac diet that the dietitian discussed with him
yesterday. Your response ANSWER what is the question. If idk ill ask the dietitian.
NO
Which of the following statements regarding nutrition screen is false? ANSWER a
nutrition screen is completed only when a pt is suspected of having nutritional
problems.
t/f In 2012, 68% of the deaths globally were due to chronic diseases ANSWER false
t/f Conditions formerly diagnosed later in adulthood, such as hypertension and type 2
diabetes, are being diagnosed with increasing frequency in children and teenagers.
Lifestyle risk factors for these disorders in children and teenagers include unhealthy
, diet and physical inactivity, and excess body weight is probably a contributing factor, as
in adults ANSWER false
t/f poor diet quality, physical inactivity, smoking, and excess body weight are modifiable
risk factors that increase the risk of chronic disease - ANSWER true
t/f the typical American eating pattern is low in fruits, veggies, whole grains, dairy, and
oils - ANSWER true
f/f older adults have better eating habits - ANSWER fasle
t/f genomics will help researchers determine - ANSWER true
t/f most nutrition screenings address BMI, appetite, weight change, and severity of
disease - ANSWER true
Which one of the following developmental theorists expanded the work of Freud to
include cultural and social influences in addition to biologic processes? - ANSWER
Erikson
Which component of Freud's theory is the part of the mind that serves as a mediator
between a person's desires and the constraints of reality? - ANSWER the ego
Piaget's theory of Cognitive Development - ANSWER Sensorimotor stage (birth to 24
months)
Preoperational stage (2 to 7 years)
Concrete operational stage (7 to 11 years)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Easton. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.