Bacteremia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse reviews assessment data on a group of patients. Which patient should the nurse identify as experiencing a critical illness? 1. Chronic airflow limitation with VS: BP 110/72, P 110, R 16 2. Acute bronchospasm with VS: BP 100/60, P 124, R 32 3. Motor vehicle crash with VS: BP 124/74, P 74, R 18 4. Chronic renal failure on hemodialysis with no urine output with VS: BP 98/50, P 108, R 12 (Ans- 2 Which patient should the nurse expect to be transferred to a critical care unit? Selec...

GTC Microbiology Final Review UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers What is septicemia? - Correct Answer- a systematic disease caused by presence of pathogenic microorganisms or toxins in the blood How does it differ from bacteremia? - Correct Answer- bacteremia is bacteria in the blood. Septicemia is the presence of microoganisms in the blood. What is the cause of endotoxic shock? - Correct Answer- the LPS layer of gram negative bacteria contains endotoxins that are released wh...

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C-Diff specifics correct answers - not killed by alcohol - wash hands (soap & water) - contact PPE - endospores -patient in contact isolation -private room septesemia correct answers When bacteremia results in a systemic infection Bacteremia correct answers presence of bacteria in the blood / reveals microorganisms When transferring/moving a patient, you will need a second person when they are over __________ lbs. correct answers 35 What movement/transfer is used for a spina...

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Nosocomial correct answers disease originating from a hospital Sepsis correct answers Dangerous infection of the blood Bacteremia correct answers bacteria in the blood Live attenuated vaccines correct answers create a strong, long-lasting immune response with 1 or 2 doses Inactivated agents or subproducts correct answers they do not provide lifelong immunity and boosters are needed H1N1 correct answers virus formed from mixture of other virus (pigs, birds, and human) Flu symptom...

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When is surgery in a cardiac patient contraindicated? correct answers 1. EF < 35% 2. MI within 6 mos. How do you assess a cardiac patient prior to surgery? correct answers 1. ECG 2. Echo 3. Cath What interventions should a cardiac patient undergo prior to surgery? correct answers 1. Stenting + Plavix 2. CABG 3. Medical Management (BB, Ace-I, ASA, Statin) What are we most concerned about in a pulmonary patient prior to surgery? correct answers Ventilation more than oxygen Shou...