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In older adults, age-related functional deterioration in immune system function leads to:
In older adults, age-related functional deterioration in immune system function leads to:
- Increased immune response and cell production
- Increased production of lymphocytes
- Decreased ability to produce antibodies (correct)
- Decreased susceptibility to infections
Which of the following is a source of infection categorized as endogenous?
Which of the following is a source of infection categorized as endogenous?
- Overgrowth of patient’s flora due to altered environment (correct)
- Microorganisms from outside of the individual
- Organisms that do not exist as normal flora
- Infection from a medical procedure
What is the first step for donning sterile gloves?
What is the first step for donning sterile gloves?
- Wash hands
- Examine package for intactness
- Select correct size/type of gloves (correct)
- Inspect hands and nails
Which intervention is considered least invasive for fall prevention in older adults?
Which intervention is considered least invasive for fall prevention in older adults?
What is the last step in the nursing process?
What is the last step in the nursing process?
What does PES statement in nursing diagnosis stand for?
What does PES statement in nursing diagnosis stand for?
What does subjective data refer to in nursing assessment?
What does subjective data refer to in nursing assessment?
Which factor contributes to decreased immune response in older adults?
Which factor contributes to decreased immune response in older adults?
What is the primary principle of sterility when donning sterile gloves?
What is the primary principle of sterility when donning sterile gloves?
What is the best predictor of risk for falls in older adults?
What is the best predictor of risk for falls in older adults?
What does the nursing diagnosis component 'P' represent in a PES statement?
What does the nursing diagnosis component 'P' represent in a PES statement?
Which intervention is considered most invasive for fall prevention in older adults?
Which intervention is considered most invasive for fall prevention in older adults?
Which type of isolation is needed for diseases like influenza, adenovirus, and group A strep?
Which type of isolation is needed for diseases like influenza, adenovirus, and group A strep?
What type of PPE is needed for patients requiring contact precautions?
What type of PPE is needed for patients requiring contact precautions?
Which condition is considered a 'never event' in hospitals?
Which condition is considered a 'never event' in hospitals?
When should hand hygiene be performed according to the text?
When should hand hygiene be performed according to the text?
What type of precautions are needed for diseases like VRE, MRSA, and C. diff?
What type of precautions are needed for diseases like VRE, MRSA, and C. diff?
What do 'never events' in hospitals refer to?
What do 'never events' in hospitals refer to?
Which procedure requires donning PPE in the following order: gown, mask, goggles, gloves?
Which procedure requires donning PPE in the following order: gown, mask, goggles, gloves?
What are the manifestations of poor glycemic control considered as 'never events' in hospitals?
What are the manifestations of poor glycemic control considered as 'never events' in hospitals?
What is the main purpose of using protective environment for allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplants?
What is the main purpose of using protective environment for allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplants?
What should be done if needle recapping is necessary according to the text?
What should be done if needle recapping is necessary according to the text?
When should alcohol-based hand rub be used?
When should alcohol-based hand rub be used?
What type of isolation is needed for patients with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
What type of isolation is needed for patients with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)?
In hospitals, what is the maximum duration for each original restraint order for adults (18 years +)?
In hospitals, what is the maximum duration for each original restraint order for adults (18 years +)?
What is the responsibility of a registered nurse (RN) regarding assessing patients under restraint?
What is the responsibility of a registered nurse (RN) regarding assessing patients under restraint?
What is the role of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in relation to taking patients out of restraints?
What is the role of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in relation to taking patients out of restraints?
What is the maximum duration for each original restraint order for children under 9 years in hospitals?
What is the maximum duration for each original restraint order for children under 9 years in hospitals?
What is the goal in using restraints on patients?
What is the goal in using restraints on patients?
When are restraints considered appropriate in healthcare settings?
When are restraints considered appropriate in healthcare settings?
What is the responsibility of a healthcare provider if restraints are needed due to violence or self-destructive behavior?
What is the responsibility of a healthcare provider if restraints are needed due to violence or self-destructive behavior?
What skill related to restraint use and appropriate assessment cannot be delegated to non-RN staff?
What skill related to restraint use and appropriate assessment cannot be delegated to non-RN staff?
What must a provider specify when ordering restraints?
What must a provider specify when ordering restraints?
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in instructing assistive personnel about restraints?
What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in instructing assistive personnel about restraints?
What must be done if restraints are found to be needed due to violence or self-destructive behavior?
What must be done if restraints are found to be needed due to violence or self-destructive behavior?
