NURS 222 FINAL STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
WITH RIGHT VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Define,health,,ANS,-
,Dynamic,state,in,which,individuals,adapt,to,their,internal,and,external,environments,so,there,is,a,state,
of,physical,,emotional,,intellectual,,social,,and,spiritual,well-being
Define,health,promotion,,ANS,-
,Activities,that,help,persons,maintain,or,enhance,their,present,level,of,health,and,reduce,their,risk,of,de
veloping,certain,diseases
Define,disease,,ANS,-,Disease,is,malfunctioning,or,maladaptation,of,biological,or,psychological,processes
Define,illness,,ANS,-
,(1),abnormal,process,in,which,any,aspect,of,a,person's,functioning,is,diminished,or,impaired,compared,
with,his/her,previous,condition.,(2),The,personal,,interpersonal,,and,cultural,reaction,to,disease.
Define,risk,factors,,ANS,-
,Any,internal,or,external,variable,that,makes,a,person,or,group,more,vulnerable,to,illness,or,an,unhealth
y,event.
Define,illness,prevention,,ANS,-
,Health,education,programs,or,activities,directed,toward,protecting,patients,from,threats,or,potential,th
reats,to,health,and,minimizing,risk,factors
Define,patient,safety,,ANS,-
,the,avoidance,and,prevention,of,patient,injuries,or,adverse,events,resulting,from,the,processes,of,healt
h,care,delivery
Define,adverse,event,,ANS,-
,harmful,or,unintended,effect,of,a,medication,,diagnostic,test,,or,therapeutic,intervention
,Define,infection,,ANS,-,-
The,invasion,of,a,susceptible,host,(i.e.,a,human,being),by,pathogens,or,microorganisms,,resulting,in,dise
ase
-Low,to,no,risk,of,transmission
-communicable
Define,colonization,,ANS,-
,The,presence,and,growth,of,microorganisms,within,a,host,(i.e.,a,human,being),but,without,tissue,invasi
on,or,damage.
Symptoms,of,local,infection,,ANS,-
,red,,warm,,swelling,due,to,inflammation,,drainage,,WBC,present,trying,to,kill,infection,,painful,and,ten
der,around,site
Symptoms,of,systemic,infection,,ANS,-
,fever,,increases,heart,rate,,low,B/P,,can,occur,from,a,local,infection,if,left,untreated,,older,people,more
,susceptible
Define,communicable,disease,,ANS,-
,any,disease,that,can,be,transmitted,from,one,person,or,animal,to,another,by,direct,or,indirect,contact,
or,by,vectors
Define,health-care,associated,infection,,ANS,-
,infection,that,was,not,present,or,incubating,at,the,time,of,admission,to,a,health,care,setting
What's,the,role,of,the,nurse,in,the,prevention,of,transmission,of,infection?,,ANS,-
,Adhering,to,standard,and,isolation,precaution,to,prevent,transmission,of,infection,from,one,patient,to,
another
What's,the,difference,between,standard,precaution,(tier,one),and,isolation,(transmission-
based),precautions,(tier,two)?,,ANS,-,-
Standard,precautions,are,applied,to,all,patients,in,any,setting,to,prevent,spread,of,infection
-Isolation,precautions,are,used,with,specific,types,of,patients
,-Airborne,precaution—droplet,nuclei,smaller,than,5,microns,(ex:,TB,,measles,,chicken,pox)
,,-Droplet,precaution—
droplets,larger,than,5,microns;,being,within,3,feet,of,the,patient,(Diphtheria,,rubella)
,-Contact,precaution—
direct,patient,or,environmental,contact,(colonization,or,infection,of,VRE,or,MRSA,,C.,difficile)
,-Protective,environment—allogenic,stem,cell,transplant
What,are,the,key,elements,of,standard,precautions?,,ANS,-,-Hand,hygiene
-Use,of,personal,protective,equipment,(PPE),including,gloves,,gown,,mask,,goggles,or,face,shield
-Safe,injection,practices
-Equipment,handling
-Respiratory,hygiene/cough,etiquette
-asepsis,absence,of,pathogenic,disease,producing,organism
-technique,practice,of,preventing,disease
What,are,blood,borne,pathogens?,,ANS,-
,Bloodborne,pathogens,are,infectious,microorganisms,in,human,blood,that,can,cause,disease,in,human.,
Pathogens,include,,but,aren't,limited,to,,Hep,B,,Hep,C,,and,HIV.
What,would,you,do,if,you,were,stuck,by,a,needle,or,other,sharp,or,get,blood,or,other,potentially,infecti
ous,materials,in,your,eyes,,nose,,mouth,,or,on,broken,skin?,,ANS,-
,Immediately,flood,the,exposed,area,with,water,and,clean,any,wound,with,soap,and,water,or,a,skin,disi
nfectant,if,available.,Report,this,immediately,to,your,employer,and,seek,immediate,medical,attention.
What,does,the,nurse,assess,for,to,determine,a,patient's,risk,for,infection?,,ANS,-,-
Age:,Older,adults,are,in,high,risk,because,of,aging,process,,low,immune,system,,decreased,pain,sensitivi
ty,,and,increased,fatigue,
-Lifestyle:,Excessive,eating,,drinking,,smoking,,and,lack,of,exercise,
-Occupation,
-Nutritional,Status:,Reduced,intake/malnutrition,
-Travel,History,
-Stress:,physical,and,emotional,
-Procedures,
, -Disease:,Viruses,are,the,most,common,cause,of,infection
What's,the,purpose,of,a,general,survey?,,ANS,-,-
A,brief,study,of,the,whole,person's,general,health,state,and,obvious,physical,characteristics.,
-Start,your,survey,the,minute,you,meet,your,patient!
-
What,questions,should,you,ask,yourself,when,doing,a,general,survey?,,ANS,-,-
What,do,I,notice,with,my,eyes,,ears,and,sense,of,smell?,
-What,is,my,immediate,impression?,
-Does,the,person,look,well?,
-Does,the,person,look,sick?,
-Speech?,
-Mood?,
-Does,the,person,show,signs,of,distress?
How,is,the,assessment,technique,of,inspection,defined?,,ANS,-,-
Inspection,involves,looking,,listening,,and,smelling,to,distinguish,expected,findings,from,unexpected,fin
dings.,
-Occurs,when,interacting,with,a,patient
Define,communication,,ANS,-
,A,life,long,learning,process;,ongoing,,dynamic,series,of,events,that,involves,the,transmission,of,meanin
g,from,sender,to,receiver
What,are,the,five,levels,of,communication?,,ANS,-
,Intrapersonal,,Interpersonal,,Small,group,,Public,,and,Electronic
Define,intrapersonal,communication,,ANS,-
,self,talk;,powerful,form,of,communication,that,is,used,as,a,professional,nurse,(used,to,develop,self-
awareness,and,provide,self,esteem,that,enhances,appropriate,self-expression)
WITH RIGHT VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Define,health,,ANS,-
,Dynamic,state,in,which,individuals,adapt,to,their,internal,and,external,environments,so,there,is,a,state,
of,physical,,emotional,,intellectual,,social,,and,spiritual,well-being
Define,health,promotion,,ANS,-
,Activities,that,help,persons,maintain,or,enhance,their,present,level,of,health,and,reduce,their,risk,of,de
veloping,certain,diseases
Define,disease,,ANS,-,Disease,is,malfunctioning,or,maladaptation,of,biological,or,psychological,processes
Define,illness,,ANS,-
,(1),abnormal,process,in,which,any,aspect,of,a,person's,functioning,is,diminished,or,impaired,compared,
with,his/her,previous,condition.,(2),The,personal,,interpersonal,,and,cultural,reaction,to,disease.
Define,risk,factors,,ANS,-
,Any,internal,or,external,variable,that,makes,a,person,or,group,more,vulnerable,to,illness,or,an,unhealth
y,event.
Define,illness,prevention,,ANS,-
,Health,education,programs,or,activities,directed,toward,protecting,patients,from,threats,or,potential,th
reats,to,health,and,minimizing,risk,factors
Define,patient,safety,,ANS,-
,the,avoidance,and,prevention,of,patient,injuries,or,adverse,events,resulting,from,the,processes,of,healt
h,care,delivery
Define,adverse,event,,ANS,-
,harmful,or,unintended,effect,of,a,medication,,diagnostic,test,,or,therapeutic,intervention
,Define,infection,,ANS,-,-
The,invasion,of,a,susceptible,host,(i.e.,a,human,being),by,pathogens,or,microorganisms,,resulting,in,dise
ase
-Low,to,no,risk,of,transmission
-communicable
Define,colonization,,ANS,-
,The,presence,and,growth,of,microorganisms,within,a,host,(i.e.,a,human,being),but,without,tissue,invasi
on,or,damage.
Symptoms,of,local,infection,,ANS,-
,red,,warm,,swelling,due,to,inflammation,,drainage,,WBC,present,trying,to,kill,infection,,painful,and,ten
der,around,site
Symptoms,of,systemic,infection,,ANS,-
,fever,,increases,heart,rate,,low,B/P,,can,occur,from,a,local,infection,if,left,untreated,,older,people,more
,susceptible
Define,communicable,disease,,ANS,-
,any,disease,that,can,be,transmitted,from,one,person,or,animal,to,another,by,direct,or,indirect,contact,
or,by,vectors
Define,health-care,associated,infection,,ANS,-
,infection,that,was,not,present,or,incubating,at,the,time,of,admission,to,a,health,care,setting
What's,the,role,of,the,nurse,in,the,prevention,of,transmission,of,infection?,,ANS,-
,Adhering,to,standard,and,isolation,precaution,to,prevent,transmission,of,infection,from,one,patient,to,
another
What's,the,difference,between,standard,precaution,(tier,one),and,isolation,(transmission-
based),precautions,(tier,two)?,,ANS,-,-
Standard,precautions,are,applied,to,all,patients,in,any,setting,to,prevent,spread,of,infection
-Isolation,precautions,are,used,with,specific,types,of,patients
,-Airborne,precaution—droplet,nuclei,smaller,than,5,microns,(ex:,TB,,measles,,chicken,pox)
,,-Droplet,precaution—
droplets,larger,than,5,microns;,being,within,3,feet,of,the,patient,(Diphtheria,,rubella)
,-Contact,precaution—
direct,patient,or,environmental,contact,(colonization,or,infection,of,VRE,or,MRSA,,C.,difficile)
,-Protective,environment—allogenic,stem,cell,transplant
What,are,the,key,elements,of,standard,precautions?,,ANS,-,-Hand,hygiene
-Use,of,personal,protective,equipment,(PPE),including,gloves,,gown,,mask,,goggles,or,face,shield
-Safe,injection,practices
-Equipment,handling
-Respiratory,hygiene/cough,etiquette
-asepsis,absence,of,pathogenic,disease,producing,organism
-technique,practice,of,preventing,disease
What,are,blood,borne,pathogens?,,ANS,-
,Bloodborne,pathogens,are,infectious,microorganisms,in,human,blood,that,can,cause,disease,in,human.,
Pathogens,include,,but,aren't,limited,to,,Hep,B,,Hep,C,,and,HIV.
What,would,you,do,if,you,were,stuck,by,a,needle,or,other,sharp,or,get,blood,or,other,potentially,infecti
ous,materials,in,your,eyes,,nose,,mouth,,or,on,broken,skin?,,ANS,-
,Immediately,flood,the,exposed,area,with,water,and,clean,any,wound,with,soap,and,water,or,a,skin,disi
nfectant,if,available.,Report,this,immediately,to,your,employer,and,seek,immediate,medical,attention.
What,does,the,nurse,assess,for,to,determine,a,patient's,risk,for,infection?,,ANS,-,-
Age:,Older,adults,are,in,high,risk,because,of,aging,process,,low,immune,system,,decreased,pain,sensitivi
ty,,and,increased,fatigue,
-Lifestyle:,Excessive,eating,,drinking,,smoking,,and,lack,of,exercise,
-Occupation,
-Nutritional,Status:,Reduced,intake/malnutrition,
-Travel,History,
-Stress:,physical,and,emotional,
-Procedures,
, -Disease:,Viruses,are,the,most,common,cause,of,infection
What's,the,purpose,of,a,general,survey?,,ANS,-,-
A,brief,study,of,the,whole,person's,general,health,state,and,obvious,physical,characteristics.,
-Start,your,survey,the,minute,you,meet,your,patient!
-
What,questions,should,you,ask,yourself,when,doing,a,general,survey?,,ANS,-,-
What,do,I,notice,with,my,eyes,,ears,and,sense,of,smell?,
-What,is,my,immediate,impression?,
-Does,the,person,look,well?,
-Does,the,person,look,sick?,
-Speech?,
-Mood?,
-Does,the,person,show,signs,of,distress?
How,is,the,assessment,technique,of,inspection,defined?,,ANS,-,-
Inspection,involves,looking,,listening,,and,smelling,to,distinguish,expected,findings,from,unexpected,fin
dings.,
-Occurs,when,interacting,with,a,patient
Define,communication,,ANS,-
,A,life,long,learning,process;,ongoing,,dynamic,series,of,events,that,involves,the,transmission,of,meanin
g,from,sender,to,receiver
What,are,the,five,levels,of,communication?,,ANS,-
,Intrapersonal,,Interpersonal,,Small,group,,Public,,and,Electronic
Define,intrapersonal,communication,,ANS,-
,self,talk;,powerful,form,of,communication,that,is,used,as,a,professional,nurse,(used,to,develop,self-
awareness,and,provide,self,esteem,that,enhances,appropriate,self-expression)
