Question s an d An sw er s
Airway and breathing - answer First priority in nursing care,
especially in emergency situations.
Pain management - answer Second priority in nursing care,
addressing the client's pain.
Definitive therapy - answer Treatment aimed at addressing the
underlying cause of a health issue.
Sleep and rest - answer Third priority in nursing care, related to
Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
Blood-borne pathogen standard - answer A federally regulated
standard for healthcare workers to minimize exposure to
bloodborne pathogens.
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) - answer A
federal law that governs the disposal of hazardous waste.
,Standard precautions - answer Basic infection control practices
that healthcare workers must follow.
N-95 tuberculosis standard - answer A guideline requiring the use
of N-95 masks when caring for tuberculosis patients.
Biological product exposure limit (BPEL) - answer Not federally
regulated; refers to limits on exposure to biological products.
As Low as Reasonably Allowable standard (ALARA) - answer Not
federally regulated; principle aimed at minimizing radiation
exposure.
Therapeutic response - answer A response that provides hope and
support to a client, especially in mental health care.
Cognitive strategies - answer Techniques taught to clients to help
them manage negative thoughts.
Infection, risk for - answer A nursing diagnosis indicating a
client's increased susceptibility to infection.
,Clean technique - answer Infection control practice that involves
maintaining cleanliness during medical procedures.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs - answer A psychological theory that
prioritizes human needs in a specific order.
Client with severe depression - answer A patient experiencing
significant mood disturbances and feelings of hopelessness.
Nursing intervention - answer Actions taken by nurses to address
patient needs and improve health outcomes.
Limit visitors - answer A nursing intervention aimed at reducing
the risk of infection exposure.
IV access - answer Intravenous access used for medication
administration and fluid delivery.
Surgical incision - answer A cut made during surgery that can be a
site for potential infection.
Negative thinking - answer A cognitive pattern that can hinder
recovery in clients with mental health issues.
, Hope in recovery - answer The belief that improvement is
possible, which can motivate clients in treatment.
Effective communication - answer The ability to convey messages
in a way that is understood and supportive.
Healthcare worker rights - answer Entitlements and protections
provided to healthcare workers under federal regulations.
Assess and document skin condition - answer Assess and
document skin condition around the incision and IV site at each
shift.
Early identification of infection - answer Early identification of
infection leads to prompt treatment and decreased nosocomial
transmission to others.
Ileoanal reservoir (J pouch) - answer An ileal pouch-anal
anastomosis (also known as the J pouch) is a surgically created
ileoanal reservoir in the anal canal that preserves the rectal
sphincter muscle.