Understanding Infections and Pathogens

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What is the primary purpose of the basin and kidney basin mentioned in the text?

To provide a surface for the patient to rest their head

To hold water for the bed bath (correct)

To store the patient's personal items

To collect waste during the bed bath

Which of the following items is NOT listed as a necessary supply for the bed bath?

Bed sheets and pillowcases (correct)

Deodorant and moisturizer

Disposable blue pads

Toothbrush and toothpaste

What is the purpose of the 'Attends' item mentioned in the text?

To serve as a cushion for the patient during the bed bath

To absorb any incontinence or leakage during the bed bath (correct)

To assist the patient in standing up during the bed bath

To provide additional privacy for the patient during the bed bath

At what point should the side rail be raised and the bed lowered?

While the patient is being assisted to sit up Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Transfer belt' listed as a possible need?

To assist the patient in getting in and out of bed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following steps in the bed bath process involves the use of a cleanser or peri-wash?

Washing the torso, including skin folds and breasts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a portal of exit for pathogens in the human body?

Hair follicles Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission that involves the transfer of pathogens through direct physical contact?

Contact transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an endogenous infection?

Developing a urinary tract infection from one's own gut flora Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a place where pathogens can survive and multiply?

Reservoir Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an exogenous infection?

Contracting influenza from an infected person Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the path through which pathogens leave the reservoir?

Portal of exit Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended order for washing the patient's body parts during the bathing process?

Wash hands, then arms, then axilla Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the patient's hands are visibly soiled with organic material?

Do not place the face cloth back in the basin Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after washing the patient's back?

Apply lotion and provide a brief massage Signup and view all the answers

When should the patient's oral care be provided?

At the end of the bath Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after washing the patient's legs and feet?

Perform range of motion exercises Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after providing front perineal care?

Wash the patient's buttocks and anus Signup and view all the answers

What is the FIRST step in female perineal care?

Cleanse the mons pubis and groin/labia majora Signup and view all the answers

What is the SECOND step in male perineal care?

Cleanse the shaft of the penis away from the urethral meatus Signup and view all the answers

During abdominal assessment, in which quadrant should auscultation begin?

Right upper quadrant (RUQ) Signup and view all the answers

When dressing a patient with hemiparesis, which side should be dressed first?

The affected side Signup and view all the answers

What is the general principle for perineal care?

Cleanse from cleanest to dirtiest Signup and view all the answers

During abdominal assessment, how many bowel sounds should be heard per quadrant?

5-35 sounds/minute Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups of individuals are more susceptible to inflammation and infection?

Patients who are malnourished or dehydrated, patients under stress, infants, and older adults Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about inflammation is true?

Inflammation is necessary for proper healing, but excessive inflammation can be harmful. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a local sign or symptom of inflammation?

Tachycardia (rapid heart rate) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a systemic sign or symptom of infection?

Elevated white blood cell (WBC) count Signup and view all the answers

What are nosocomial infections?

Infections acquired while receiving treatment in a healthcare facility Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an iatrogenic infection?

A surgical site infection after a procedure Signup and view all the answers