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What does the term 'Arthr/o' refer to?
What does the term 'Arthr/o' refer to?
- Fat
- Joint (correct)
- Gland
- Bone
What is the meaning of 'Hyper' in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of 'Hyper' in medical terminology?
- Inside
- Over (correct)
- Normal
- Under
What does 'Laryng/o' signify in medical terms?
What does 'Laryng/o' signify in medical terms?
- Heart
- Lungs
- Larynx (correct)
- Head
Which prefix denotes 'inside'?
Which prefix denotes 'inside'?
What does 'oma' refer to in medical terminology?
What does 'oma' refer to in medical terminology?
What does autonomy in nursing primarily refer to?
What does autonomy in nursing primarily refer to?
What is the responsibility of a nurse in terms of accountability?
What is the responsibility of a nurse in terms of accountability?
In the role of a caregiver, what is a key aspect of a nurse's function?
In the role of a caregiver, what is a key aspect of a nurse's function?
What is a primary duty of a nurse acting as an advocate for a client?
What is a primary duty of a nurse acting as an advocate for a client?
In what way does the communicator role of nursing impact caregiving?
In what way does the communicator role of nursing impact caregiving?
Which need in Maslow's hierarchy is especially strong in childhood and can override safety needs?
Which need in Maslow's hierarchy is especially strong in childhood and can override safety needs?
What can result from imbalances in the esteem level of Maslow's hierarchy?
What can result from imbalances in the esteem level of Maslow's hierarchy?
What is the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
What is the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Which component is NOT part of the nursing process as defined by the ANA’s Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice?
Which component is NOT part of the nursing process as defined by the ANA’s Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice?
What is the first step in the nursing process?
What is the first step in the nursing process?
Which of the following is a common component of the nursing process?
Which of the following is a common component of the nursing process?
What desire illustrates the concept of self-actualization?
What desire illustrates the concept of self-actualization?
Which of the following describes the nursing process?
Which of the following describes the nursing process?
What is a critical factor that should be fulfilled before addressing love and belonging needs?
What is a critical factor that should be fulfilled before addressing love and belonging needs?
Which of the following is an example of a holistic strategy for health care?
Which of the following is an example of a holistic strategy for health care?
What is the primary concern of health care personnel regarding microorganisms?
What is the primary concern of health care personnel regarding microorganisms?
What do universal precautions primarily aim to ensure?
What do universal precautions primarily aim to ensure?
What should be identified as part of the chain of infection?
What should be identified as part of the chain of infection?
What does the Maslow hierarchy of needs prioritize first?
What does the Maslow hierarchy of needs prioritize first?
Which acronym is used to ensure goals are effective in nursing care planning?
Which acronym is used to ensure goals are effective in nursing care planning?
What is an example of an immediate goal for a patient post-surgery?
What is an example of an immediate goal for a patient post-surgery?
Which type of goal involves a longer time frame and aims at preventing complications?
Which type of goal involves a longer time frame and aims at preventing complications?
Who is responsible for implementing the nursing care plan?
Who is responsible for implementing the nursing care plan?
What is a key focus during the implementation phase of nursing care?
What is a key focus during the implementation phase of nursing care?
When determining nursing interventions, what is crucial to identify?
When determining nursing interventions, what is crucial to identify?
What type of goals should be prioritized for patient-centered care?
What type of goals should be prioritized for patient-centered care?
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Study Notes
Infection Control and Environmental Safety
- Microorganisms are part of the environment, some are beneficial, some are harmful
- Clients in health care settings are at risk for infection
- Clients with lower resistance are especially vulnerable
- Preventing transmission of infectious organisms is paramount
- Infection control is a major responsibility of all healthcare professionals
Importance of Infection Control
- Learning about infection control methods is essential for nurses
Learning Objectives
- Define infection
- List elements of the chain of infection
- Describe normal body defenses
- Enumerate Universal Precautions
- Explain patient safety
- Give examples of restraints
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