NR 224NR 226 Final Exam Key ConceptsNOTE:The intent of this study tool is to outline the major concepts covered in NR 224 and NR 226.NR 224 Concepts:Critical ThinkingBe prepared to prioritize and to consider thebestoption when answering exam questions.-- ABC-- Maslow’s Hierarchy-- 1stLevel-- 2ndLevel-- 3rdLevelWhat considerations are important whendetermining thebestoption?--When should the nurse delegate vs notdelegate?--What are essential steps the nurse should doprior to performing any skill on a patient?-- Two Pt Identifiers-- Allergies-- Pain levelsWhat are principles related to HIPAA?Nursing ProcessReview the steps in the nursing process. Beprepared to interpret a scenario/situation todetermine the corresponding step in thenursing process.-- Assessment-- Diagnosis-- Planning/Outcome Identification-- Implementing-- EvaluatingConsider nursing diagnoses that areapplicable to a given situation/scenario.-- Risk for infection-- Impaired skin integrity-- Impaired tissue perfusion-- impaired physical mobility-- ineffective airway clearance-- social isolation-- impaired urinary eliminationInfection Prevention and ControlWhat is the difference between clean andsterile technique?-- Sterile:-- Clean:What are examples of skills and proceduresthat should be performed using cleantechnique? Sterile technique?-- Sterile: NG tube, Foley Cath, dressingchange, suctioning-- Clean:List strategies/interventions that mayprevent infection transmission.-- maintaining the chain or infection-- not breaking sterile field-- HAND WASHING-- proper disposal of waste-- a proper diet-- proper hygiene-- immunizations-- adequate rest and exercise-- wearing ppe-- coughing etiquetteWhat are principles associated with creatingand maintaining a sterile field?-- avoid sudden movements of body parts-- refrain from touching sterile supplies-- avoid coughing, sneezingWhat is PPE?-- Personal Protective EquipmentWhat are the different types of isolation andwhat items are worn with each type?-- Standard: used with all pt, bodily fluids,Gloves-- Contact: VRE, MRSA,C-Diff, shigella,herpes, scabies, varicella, RSV, private roomor similar pt & Gloves and Gowns-- Droplet: > 5 micron w/3 ft, diphtheria,rubella, strep, pharyngitis, pneumonia,scarlet fever, pertussis, mumps, sepsis,private room or similar pt & surgical maskPreview Mode
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