Lab Client Care

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Which position is used to promote lung expansion and is commonly used during dialysis?

Fowlers

High-Fowler

Trendelenburgs

Semi-Fowlers (correct)

When should the High-Fowler position be used?

While the patient eats (correct)

To promote gastric emptying

For hypotensive patients

To prevent aspiration during tube feeding

What is the purpose of oral hygiene?

To promote lung expansion

To reduce the risk of skin breakdown

To maintain the healthy state of the mouth, gums, lips, teeth, and tongue (correct)

To prevent aspiration during tube feeding

Which of the following is a chronic disease characterized by dry, itchy skin?

Eczema (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cancer that arises on damaged skin?

Basal cell carcinoma (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the thickening and hardening of soft tissues?

Induration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition in which blood flow is constricted or reduced in part of the body?

Ischemia (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the blue color in the skin, lips, and nail beds caused by a shortage of oxygen in the blood?

Cyanosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the death of body tissue?

Necrosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the swelling caused by a collection of fluid in the spaces that surround the body tissues/organs?

Edema (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines for client control in the lab?

Promote the comfort of the client using verbal and non-verbal assessments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of providing an explanation of the nursing measure to the client and/or family?

To ensure the client's understanding (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline focuses on assessing the client's understanding?

Assess the client's understanding (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of promoting the health and safety of the client?

To prevent accidents and harm to the client (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline focuses on preventing the spread of infection or cross-contamination?

Prevent the spread of infection or cross-contamination (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with significant observations of the client?

Record and report them accurately (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline emphasizes following the procedure of the employing agency?

Follow the procedure of the employing agency where applicable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when prioritizing clients' needs?

The priority of the clients' needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of maintaining the privacy of the client?

To ensure confidentiality and dignity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before any client control?

Wash hands (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of antiseptic?

An agent that inhibits or kills microorganisms on skin or tissues (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of sterilization?

Complete elimination of all microorganisms including spores (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of medical asepsis?

Practices that limit the transmission of microorganisms, also called clean technique (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of nosocomial?

Associated with or originating in a hospital setting (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of HAI?

Health-care associated infection develops as a result of medical care (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of normal flora?

Microorganisms that do not cause disease (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of contaminated?

Made impure by exposure to a polluting substance (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of pathogen?

An organism that produces disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of a carrier?

A person who carries pathogens but is not ill (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of a bacteriostatic agent?

An agent that prevents the growth and reproduction of bacteria (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of pallor?

The skin and mucous membranes turn lighter than usual (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an agent that prevents the growth and reproduction of bacteria?

Bacteriostatic agent (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of cyanosis?

Blue color in the skin, lips, and nail beds caused by shortage of oxygen in the blood (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a person who carries pathogens but is not ill?

Carrier (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of erythema?

Reddening of the skin, red inflammation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a microorganism that produces disease in most circumstances?

Pathogen (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of dermatitis?

Condition of the skin becomes red, swollen and sore (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for practices that limit the transmission of microorganisms, also called clean technique?

Medical asepsis (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is the correct definition of ischemia?

A condition in which blood flow is constricted or reduced in part of the body (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an agent that inhibits or kills microorganisms on skin or tissues?

Antiseptic (A) Signup and view all the answers