Nurc 1001 final solutions Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Ombudsman serves as the residents advocate acute care medical attention to immediate problems; sudden and treatable chronic care Care for illnesses of long duration, such as diabetes or emphysema hospice care care provided for the dying in places devoted to those who are terminally ill terminal care medical care of the terminally ill nourishment of residents in nursing homes include assuring each resident receives the correct diet, assisting the resident ...

What is the chain of infection? - infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entrance, host. What is hand hygiene? - proper use of washing hands such as washing them before and after contact with resident, using enough soap to produce lather, rub soap vigorously over all surfaces of hands, hold hands lower than elbows, rinse hands thoroughly, dry hands with clean paper towel, using clean towel to turn off faucet. How can we prevent infections? - handwas...