Vap prevention - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Infection Prevention and Control Test Questions With All Complete Solutions What is infection? - CORRECT ANSWER- Infection is the invasion of a susceptible host by pathogens or microorganisms, resulting in disease. Entry and multiplication of organism result in disease. Colonization occurs when a microorganism invades but does not cause infection Symptomatic - CORRECT ANSWER- if pathogens multiply and cause clinical signs and symptoms of infection Asymptomatic - CORRECT ANSWER- clin...

Summary NUR 280 Comprehensive Review Comp 1 Comp 2 comp 3 2023. Comp #1 Spinal Cord Injury/Surgery/Procedure - Expected finding: o Decreased reflexes o Numbness/tingling o Inability to urinate (from low spinal cord injury) - Not Expected: o Decreased RR. o Headache (increased ICP) o CSF halo (yellow fluid) - Post-Op: o Airway, circulation o Monitor for ICP, Neuro checks, VS closely - Complication: o Autonomic Dysreflexia. S/S:  Numbness & tingling (expected)  Severe hypote...

38 degrees Celsius ANSWER: 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit Fever most common during how many hours after surgery ANSWER: 48 hours Shift of neutrophils to more immature forms in infection ANSWER: Left shift Coagulation abnormality in sepsis ANSWER: thrombocytopenia Sepsis initial ABG ANSWER: Respiratory alkalosis due to stress induced tachypnea to compensate for metabolic acidosis Early marker of sepsis from inflammatory cytokine insulin resistance ANSWER: hyperglycemia Most common sites o...

Professionalism actions, behaviors, and attitudes of an individual that are reflective of the core values of the profession Nurses have an obligation to practice with ___________ and ____________ Honesty and integrity Hierarchy of Regulation of Nursing Practice 1. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 2. Nurse Practice act (NPA) 3. Professional Organizations 4. Facility 5. Self Regulation National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) educational programs, licensure...

A difficult intubation is anticipated with an obese pt. The decision is made to intubate by video laryngoscopy. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be needed: A) Cook's Exchanger B) Rigid Stylet C) Cuffed Endotracheal Tube D) Video-enabled Laryngoscope - correct answer A) cook's exchanger Video laryngoscopy involves use of a normal ET Tube with the addition of a rigid stylet, as well as a video-enabled laryngoscope and other normal intubation equipment. A Cook's Tube Excha...

Mechanical ventilation is commonly indicated in all of the following conditions except a. pneumothorax. b. drug overdose. c. status asthmaticus. d. thoracic surgery. correct answers A During spontaneous breathing, air is drawn into the lungs by a. collapsing alveoli. b. low oxygen levels. c. negative pressure. d. positive pressure correct answers C For a patient on mechanical ventilation, total collapse of the alveoli can be prevented by a. low tidal volumes. b. PEEP. c. an insp...

2011 MOQ 1- In evaluating "long waiting times," a healthcare quality professional best demonstrates components related to staffing, methods, measures, materials, and equipment utilizing A. a run chart. B. a histogram. C. a pie chart. D. an Ishikawa diagram. - answer-EXPLANATIONS: A. Run charts are used to track data over time. B. Histograms and bar charts are used to show distribution. C. Pie charts are used to compare parts of a whole. D. An Ishikawa (cause and effect) diagram he...

One of your patients coded but is now stabilized and you are catching up on charting. The step-down unit calls to get report on your other patient who is to be transfered. The nurses near you do not appear busy. How should you prioritize your time? Give report and ask the nurses to prepare the patient for transfer. Your patient was intubated but still has oral medications on their list of medications. How should you ensure they receive their medications? Ask the provider to update the rou...

AGNP-Exam 2 Questions with complete solutions 2023 aldosterone Hormone that stimulates the kidney to retain sodium ions and water HAP nosocomial VAP 48-72 hours after intubation CAP community acquired pneumonia acute inflammation of pulmonary parenchyma acquired in community CAP antibiotics Macrlides (Zpack) Cephalsporins (rocephin/cefepime, zosyn for broad) Fluroquinolones (levaquin/moxifloxacin)-po and iV HCAP acquired in HCFacility IV therapy, wou...

Critical Care EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 150 + REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A Drotrecogin is used for what? - ANSWER- It’s a recombinant human activated protein C One of the only FDA approved treatments in reducing mortality from sepsis What is the course of action for a septic patient with positive fungal blood cultures? - ANSWER- removes, culture, and replace all vascular catheters and begin echinocandin + Fungal ...