PN 111

Handwashing - Answer-The single most effective way to stop the spread of infection Medical Asepsis - Answer-Reducing the number of organisms in an environment (ex. cleaning the tub with disinfectant before giving a patient a bath) Sterilization - Answer-Breaks the chain of infection at its various links of reservoir and the portal exit (removes all organisms) Standard Precautions are? - Answer-The principle of infection control that considers every client's blood and body fluid infecti...

What is a comprehensive assessment and what is an example of when a comprehensive assessment should be done? A detailed patient history including a physical examination either in a primary care setting, admission to a hospital or long-term care facility and includes subjective and objective data ◦Encompasses: ◦Health problems ◦Disease prevention ◦Assessment for problems associated with risk factors ◦Assessment for age and gender specific problems Ex: First time visit to a new he...

What is a comprehensive assessment and what is an example of when a comprehensive assessment should be done? A detailed patient history including a physical examination either in a primary care setting, admission to a hospital or long-term care facility and includes subjective and objective data ◦Encompasses: ◦Health problems ◦Disease prevention ◦Assessment for problems associated with risk factors ◦Assessment for age and gender specific problems ◦Ex: First time visit to a new...