Endogenous nosocomial - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Paroxsymal nocturnal dyspnea - redistribution of fluids from dependent areas of the body that occurs in the recumbent or supine positions, increases intravascular fluids and places more fluid in the heart. may take a few hours resulting in the patients wake up from SOB. usually relieved by upright position which redistributes the fluids back to dependent areas of the body such as the legs. Abd. pressure plays a greater role in orthopnea, but there is overlap between the two terms. Since the...

AAMI Pathology Final, With Complete Solution Immediate cause of a disease Excitatory cause Atrophy - Noun A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use Hypotrophy - Noun A degeneration in the functioning of an organ due to the loss of cells Hypertrophy Increase or more, get bigger Hypotrophy Decrease or less, get smaller Atrophy A lack of Mammary glands enlarge after birth to allow the mom to feed baby, and revert to normal size after feedin...

Test bank-CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment- Latest 2022. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other pati...

TEST BANK FOR CURRENT MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT 2023-2024 GRADED A+.Chapter 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion 1. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection a...

AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Unit 1 Latest Update Graded A+ irregular grape-like clusters Staphylococci the microbial population that lives with the host in a healthy condition. Normal Flora what is staphylococcus commonly referred to as? Pyogenic Coccus one species of Genus Staphylococcus that our body doesnt normally have? Staphylococcus Aureus pus producing Pyogenic this microbe typically causes infections of the skin and superficial tissues of the body, where it res...

Test bank-CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment- Latest 2022. Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from ...

ACTUAL NURSING DIAGNOSIS - Represents problem that has ;been validated but the presence of defining characteristics includes Problem r/t and aeb Antigen vs anitbody - Antigen is a foreign material that the antibody responds to components of infection cycle - infectious agent portal of exit means of transmission portal of entry susceptible host- must overcome resistance mounted by host defenses concerns and responsibilities of nursing - -recognize s/s of common health problems -predict p...

Which of the following behaviors indicates the highest potential for spreading infections among clients? The nurse: 1) disinfects dirty hands with antibacterial soap. 2) allows alcohol-based rub to dry for 10 seconds. 3) washes hands only after leaving each room. 4) uses cold water for medical asepsis. 2. What is the most frequent cause of the spread of infection among institutionalized patients? 1) Airborne microbes from other patients 2) Contact with contaminated equipment 3) Hands of...

Staphylococci - ANSWERirregular grape-like clusters Normal Flora - ANSWERthe microbial population that lives with the host in a healthy condition. Pyogenic Coccus - ANSWERwhat is staphylococcus commonly referred to as? Staphylococcus Aureus - ANSWERone species of Genus Staphylococcus that our body doesnt normally have? Pyogenic - ANSWERpus producing Staphylococcus Aureus - ANSWERthis microbe typically causes infections of the skin and superficial tissues of the body, where it resu...

AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Cumulative Review Guide 2024. Staphylococci - ANSWER irregular grape-like clusters Normal Flora - ANSWER the microbial population that lives with the host in a healthy condition. Pyogenic Coccus - ANSWER what is staphylococcus commonly referred to as? Staphylococcus Aureus - ANSWER one species of Genus Staphylococcus that our body doesnt normally have? Pyogenic - ANSWER pus producing Staphylococcus Aureus - ANSWER this microbe typically causes infe...