Prevention of ssi - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. a. The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals is the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.) Induce shivering. b. Reduce blood loss. c. Induce pressure ulcers. d. Reduce cardiac arrests. e. Reduce surgical site infection. ANS: B, D, E Evidence suggests that pre-warming for a minimum of 30 minutes may reduce the occurrence of hypothermia. Prevention of hypothermia (core temperature < 36° C) helps to reduce complications s...

QABA Exam practice questions taken from Relias training_2023. *If you have an individual who engages in escape behaviors you should:* A. Alternate antecedent interventions daily to see which ones are the most effective. B. Provide all antecedent interventions that can prevent escape. C. Tailor antecedent interventions to the person you support based on data from the FBA. D. Choose 3 antecedent interventions for escape maintained behaviors *After cleaning up a work area contaminated wi...

HIPPA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the Healthcare Fraud and abuse control program. Far-reaching program to combat fraud and abuse in healthcare including both public and private health plans. Individuals protected health information Demographic data, name, address, birth date, and SS number. central focus of clinical documentation should be to demonstrate the quality of care provided to the patient with detail and accuracy to facilitate optimum...

1. The nurse is participating in a <time-out.= In which activities will the nurse be involved? (Select all that apply.) a. Verify the correct site. b. Verify the correct patient. c. Verify the correct procedure. d. Perform <time-out= after surgery. e. Perform the actual marking of the operative site. ANS: A, B, C A time-out is performed just before starting the procedure for final verification of the correct patient, procedure, site, and any implants. The marking and time-out most ...

Co-occurring disorder (COD) refers to _______ and a mental disorder. COD can only be diagnosed when at least one disorder of each type is _________ of each other & not just a ________ correct answer: 1) substance abuse/ dependence diagnosis 2) independent 3) cluster of symptoms What are the phases of treatment that Substance Use Professionals generally use? correct answer: 1) Engagement 2) Stabilization 3) Primary Treatment 4) Continuing Care Why is it important to identify sub...

ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM 2020 | Verified 100% ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM 2020 1. The nurse is participating in a <time-out.= In which activities will the nurse be involved? (Select all that apply.) a. Verify the correct site. b. Verify the correct patient. c. Verify the correct procedure. d. Perform <time-out= after surgery. e. Perform the actual marking of the operative site. ANS: A, B, C A time-out is performed just before starting the procedure for fi...

SAMHSA Tip 42- Co-occurring disorders with SUD Exam Questions and Answers Co-occurring disorder (COD) refers to _______ and a mental disorder. COD can only be diagnosed when at least one disorder of each type is _________ of each other & not just a ________ - Answer ️️ -1) substance abuse/ dependence diagnosis 2) independent 3) cluster of symptoms What are the phases of treatment that Substance Use Professionals generally use? - Answer ️️ - 1) Engagement 2) Stabilization 3) Pri...

Infection :~~ the invasion and multiplication of microorganism in body tissue , which may be clinically unapparent or result in local cellular injury due to competitive meatbolosm , toxins, intercelluar replication or antigen - antibody response HAI :~~ Hospital acquired infection EX: CAUTI VAP/Ventilator associated puenomominas HAP-hostpital acquired pneumonia CLABSI-/Central line associated bloodstream infection SSI- Surgical site infection Cultures :~~ Are done to identif...

2023 ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM GRADED A 1. The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals is the nurse trying to achieve? (Select all that apply.) a. Induce shivering. b. Reduce blood loss. c. Induce pressure ulcers. d. Reduce cardiac arrests. e. Reduce surgical site infection. ANS: B, D, E Evidence suggests that pre-warming for a minimum of 30 minutes may reduce the occurrence of hypothermia. Prevention of hy...

ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT PROCTORED EXAM 2020 1. The nurse is participating in a “time-out.” In which activities will the nurse be involved? (Select all that apply.) a. Verify the correct site. b. Verify the correct patient. c. Verify the correct procedure. d. Perform “time-out” after surgery. e. Perform the actual marking of the operative site. ANS: A, B, C A time-out is performed just before starting the procedure for final verification of the correct patient, procedure, s...