PNUR1128 - Nursing Concepts 1 With complete solu on
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Health - CORRECT ANSWERS -a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
-a state of being well and using every power an individual possesses to the fullest extent
Wellness - CORRECT ANSWERS a state of well-being; engaging in a&tudes and behaviors that
enhance quality of life and maximize personal poten)al
Illness - CORRECT ANSWERS a highly personal state in which the persons physical, emo)onal,
intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual func)oning is thought to be diminished
Disease - CORRECT ANSWERS an altera)on in bodily func)oning resul)ng in a reduc)on of
capaci)es or a shortening of the normal lifespan
Health Promo)on - CORRECT ANSWERS any ac)vity undertaken for the purpose of achieving a
higher level of health and well-being
Chain of Infec)on - CORRECT ANSWERS the way all infec)ous diseases spread; links:
1. Infec)ous Agent: a microorganism that is capable of producing infec)on
2. Reservoir: place where an infec)ous agent can live
3. Portal of Exit: point where infec)ous agent leaves reservoir
4. Mode of Transporta)on: hoe the infec)ous agent travels from one host to another (contact,
airborne, droplet)
5. Portal of Entry: point where the infec)ous agent enters the new host
6. Suscep)ble Host: any person who is at risk of infec)on
, Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWERS the absence of viruses, bacteria, and microorganisms; free from
infec)on
Asep)c Technique - CORRECT ANSWERS clean to dirty; where clean denotes the absence of
almost all, but not all, microorganisms
Cleaning - CORRECT ANSWERS physically removes contaminants with detergent and chemical
removal
Disinfec)ng - CORRECT ANSWERS reduces the number of microorganisms but will not
eliminate them all; does not kill most spores
Sterilizing - CORRECT ANSWERS a process that destroys all microorganisms, including spores
and viruses
Rou)ne Prac)ces - CORRECT ANSWERS the system of infec)on preven)on and control
prac)ces recommended to be used with all pa)ents during all care to prevent
and control transmission of microorganisms in all health care se&ngs
Added Precau)ons - CORRECT ANSWERS precau)ons that are necessary in addi)on to Rou)ne
Prac)ces for certain pathogens or clinical
presenta)ons. These precau)ons are based on the method of transmission (e.g., contact,
droplet,
airborne).
Four Moments for Hand Hygiene - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Before ini)al pa)ent or environment
contact
2. Before asep)c procedure
,3. A;er body fluid exposure risk
4. A;er pa)ent or environment contact
Ac)vi)es of Daily Living (ADLs) - CORRECT ANSWERS -daily self care ac)vi)es (things we
normally do); include : bathing, dressing, toile)ng, transferring, con)nence, feeding
Instrumental Ac)vi)es of Daily Living (IADLs) - CORRECT ANSWERS - ac)vi)es usually done
a;er ADLs; include: cooking, driving, shopping, financing, using a phone, etc
Who might need assistance with ADLs? - CORRECT ANSWERS -older people who are weak
-people who aren't totally there
people who recently had surgery/ are recovering
Types and Textures of a Diet - CORRECT ANSWERS -fluid vs. solid
-thick vs. thin
-so; vs. hard
-smooth vs. rough
-slow vs. fast[clear fluid (juice, tea), full fluid (milk), NAS(no added salt)]
Methods of Elimina)on - CORRECT ANSWERS Urinal: mainly for men, strictly urine
Bedpan: receptacle for urine and feces; regular high back pan and slipper/fracture pan
Commode: portable chair with a toilet seat and a receptacle beneath that cane be emp)ed
(promotes independence)
Catheter: introduc)on of catheter through urethra into urinary bladder
Ostomy: opening of abdominal wall for elimina)on of feces
Incon)nent brief: like diaper or pad
, How do you provide safety and dignity while assis)ng with toile)ng? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
close curtain and door
-provide privacy (don't hover)
-lower bed if walking away
-let them wipe/wash themselves is possible
-provide hand sani)zer
-give adequate )me, but don't leave them too long
Gordon's Func)onal Health PaFerns - CORRECT ANSWERS -framework to assist us to classify
informa)on as we gather data about individuals; characteris)cs:
1. PaFern: examine over )me
2. Individual and Environment: influence of either
3. Age Development: task fulfillment
4. Func)onal: performance levels on tasks
5: Culture
Types of PaFerns - CORRECT ANSWERS Func)onal: suggests strength and wellness
Dysfunc)onal: Suggests problems
Poten)ally Dysfunc)onal: suggests a risk of a problem or poten)al problem
Range of Mo)on (ROM) - CORRECT ANSWERS the degree of movement possible for each joint,
varies from individual to individual
Ac)ve ROM - CORRECT ANSWERS is movement ini)ated and completed by the pa)ent without
assistance
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Health - CORRECT ANSWERS -a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
-a state of being well and using every power an individual possesses to the fullest extent
Wellness - CORRECT ANSWERS a state of well-being; engaging in a&tudes and behaviors that
enhance quality of life and maximize personal poten)al
Illness - CORRECT ANSWERS a highly personal state in which the persons physical, emo)onal,
intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual func)oning is thought to be diminished
Disease - CORRECT ANSWERS an altera)on in bodily func)oning resul)ng in a reduc)on of
capaci)es or a shortening of the normal lifespan
Health Promo)on - CORRECT ANSWERS any ac)vity undertaken for the purpose of achieving a
higher level of health and well-being
Chain of Infec)on - CORRECT ANSWERS the way all infec)ous diseases spread; links:
1. Infec)ous Agent: a microorganism that is capable of producing infec)on
2. Reservoir: place where an infec)ous agent can live
3. Portal of Exit: point where infec)ous agent leaves reservoir
4. Mode of Transporta)on: hoe the infec)ous agent travels from one host to another (contact,
airborne, droplet)
5. Portal of Entry: point where the infec)ous agent enters the new host
6. Suscep)ble Host: any person who is at risk of infec)on
, Asepsis - CORRECT ANSWERS the absence of viruses, bacteria, and microorganisms; free from
infec)on
Asep)c Technique - CORRECT ANSWERS clean to dirty; where clean denotes the absence of
almost all, but not all, microorganisms
Cleaning - CORRECT ANSWERS physically removes contaminants with detergent and chemical
removal
Disinfec)ng - CORRECT ANSWERS reduces the number of microorganisms but will not
eliminate them all; does not kill most spores
Sterilizing - CORRECT ANSWERS a process that destroys all microorganisms, including spores
and viruses
Rou)ne Prac)ces - CORRECT ANSWERS the system of infec)on preven)on and control
prac)ces recommended to be used with all pa)ents during all care to prevent
and control transmission of microorganisms in all health care se&ngs
Added Precau)ons - CORRECT ANSWERS precau)ons that are necessary in addi)on to Rou)ne
Prac)ces for certain pathogens or clinical
presenta)ons. These precau)ons are based on the method of transmission (e.g., contact,
droplet,
airborne).
Four Moments for Hand Hygiene - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Before ini)al pa)ent or environment
contact
2. Before asep)c procedure
,3. A;er body fluid exposure risk
4. A;er pa)ent or environment contact
Ac)vi)es of Daily Living (ADLs) - CORRECT ANSWERS -daily self care ac)vi)es (things we
normally do); include : bathing, dressing, toile)ng, transferring, con)nence, feeding
Instrumental Ac)vi)es of Daily Living (IADLs) - CORRECT ANSWERS - ac)vi)es usually done
a;er ADLs; include: cooking, driving, shopping, financing, using a phone, etc
Who might need assistance with ADLs? - CORRECT ANSWERS -older people who are weak
-people who aren't totally there
people who recently had surgery/ are recovering
Types and Textures of a Diet - CORRECT ANSWERS -fluid vs. solid
-thick vs. thin
-so; vs. hard
-smooth vs. rough
-slow vs. fast[clear fluid (juice, tea), full fluid (milk), NAS(no added salt)]
Methods of Elimina)on - CORRECT ANSWERS Urinal: mainly for men, strictly urine
Bedpan: receptacle for urine and feces; regular high back pan and slipper/fracture pan
Commode: portable chair with a toilet seat and a receptacle beneath that cane be emp)ed
(promotes independence)
Catheter: introduc)on of catheter through urethra into urinary bladder
Ostomy: opening of abdominal wall for elimina)on of feces
Incon)nent brief: like diaper or pad
, How do you provide safety and dignity while assis)ng with toile)ng? - CORRECT ANSWERS -
close curtain and door
-provide privacy (don't hover)
-lower bed if walking away
-let them wipe/wash themselves is possible
-provide hand sani)zer
-give adequate )me, but don't leave them too long
Gordon's Func)onal Health PaFerns - CORRECT ANSWERS -framework to assist us to classify
informa)on as we gather data about individuals; characteris)cs:
1. PaFern: examine over )me
2. Individual and Environment: influence of either
3. Age Development: task fulfillment
4. Func)onal: performance levels on tasks
5: Culture
Types of PaFerns - CORRECT ANSWERS Func)onal: suggests strength and wellness
Dysfunc)onal: Suggests problems
Poten)ally Dysfunc)onal: suggests a risk of a problem or poten)al problem
Range of Mo)on (ROM) - CORRECT ANSWERS the degree of movement possible for each joint,
varies from individual to individual
Ac)ve ROM - CORRECT ANSWERS is movement ini)ated and completed by the pa)ent without
assistance
