Hondros College School Of Nursing

what is a Stroke? ---> known as a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), or brain attack. - occurs as a neurological symptom when there is a disruption of blood flow to the brain. - it is the 5th leading cause of death in the US. - up to 25% of pt.s who suffer from a stroke require long term care for at least 3 months after their stroke. 2 main types of strokes: 1) Ischemic Stroke -> when there is a blockage in a blood vessel, that is causing a problem. - 2 types: Thrombotic & Embolic....

A nurse working on a cardiac unit is assigned an 84-year-old patient who was just admitted with symptoms of lung infection. When the nurse enters the room, the nurse notices that the patient is short of breath. The patient continues to cough and has a respiratory rate of 36 breaths/ min. The patient is anxious and states "I am scared". The nurse does an initial preliminary assessment and follows up 30 mins later. The nurse's knowledge about the patient results in which of the following ...

What do we want to do with chain of infection? -Correct Answer break it, wash hands How does HAI spread -Correct Answer not hand washing, equipment What PPE is worn for what isolation -Correct Answer Contact - gloves, gown Droplet - mask, gloves, gown standard precautions - gloves What infections do we put in Contact isolation -Correct Answer VRE, MRSA, C-Diff (with hand washing) What kind of precautions for Airborne -Correct Answer N-95, Hood What are the rules for restraints -...

Pressure ulcer Stage 1 -Correct Answer Typically over a bony prominence, that is intact with no blanchable redness. Pressure ulcer Stage 2 -Correct Answer Partial thickness loss of dermis as it appears as a shallow open injury usually shiny or dry, with a red-pink wound bed without slough or bruising. Pressure ulcer Stage 3 -Correct Answer Full thickness tissue loss; in which subcutaneous fat is sometimes visible; but bone, tendon, and muscle are not exposed. Pressure ulcer Stage 4 -Cor...

Stage 1 pressure ulcer -Correct Answer Intact skin with nonblanchable redness Stage 2 pressure ulcer -Correct Answer Partial loss of dermis. Shallow open ulcer, usually shiny, or dry. Red-pink wound bed without sloughing or bruising. Stage 3 pressure ulcer -Correct Answer Full thickness tissue loss, subcutaneous fat may be visible. Possible undermining and tunneling. Stage 4 pressure ulcer -Correct Answer Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon,or muscle. Slough or eschar m...

(S) in SBAR -Correct Answer Situation (B) in SBAR -Correct Answer Background (A) in SBAR -Correct Answer Assessment (R) in SBAR -Correct Answer Recommendation The single most important and preventative technique that healthcare workers can use to interrupt the infectious process is doing what? -Correct Answer Handwashing PPE stands for? -Correct Answer personal protective equipment A type bath used to reduce inflammation in the perineal/anal area -Correct Answer Sits Bath A ...

SUPINE POSITION -Correct Answer lying on the back PRONE POSITION -Correct Answer lying face down FOWLERS POSITION -Correct Answer semi-sitting body position in which a person's head and shoulders are elevated 45 to 60 degrees HIGH FOWLERS POSITION -Correct Answer 90 degrees ORTHOPNEIC POSITION -Correct Answer Sitting upright, bending over resting elbows on table. Very helpful with breathing problems SEMI-FOWLERS POSITION -Correct Answer head of bed raised 30 degrees LITHOTOM...

State Nurse Practice Act A state law that outlines the legal scope, standards, and requirements for nursing practice within that state. HIPAA An act that sets boundaries to patients and protects privacy rights to a patient, formed to prevent healthcare fraud and abuse and promote medical liability reform. LPN Scope of Practice The range of responsibilities and duties that a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is authorized to perform. Delegating The nurse's responsibility to authorize nursi...

NUR 176 HONDROS FINAL (COMPLETE & VERIFIED) CURRENTLY TESTING WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS

NUR 166 HONDROS FINAL (COMPLETE & VERIFIED) CURRENTLY TESTING WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS