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What term is given to infections acquired in the healthcare setting?
Nosocomial infections
Which areas of the body are common sites for colonization of MRSA?
nose, throat, axillae, toe webs, and perineum
An infection transmitted through a mosquito bite is transmitted through which mode of infection transmission?
Vector-Borne transmission
An individual develops gastroenteritis from eating contaminated spinach. Which type of infection transmission has occurred?
Vehicle transmission
Which PPE is required for airborne isolation?
N95 face mask, face shield/goggles
What is the number one intervention to prevent infection transmission?
Hand hygiene
A patient who is homeless is admitted for the first time to the hospital for MRSA infection to a wound on the hand. What is the most likely source for this infection/where was the infection acquired?
Community acquired MRSA
Washing hands with soap and water and using bleach wipes to clean equipment are particularly important to prevent transmission of which MDRO?
Clostridium difficile
Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) given IV or orally is used to treat CAMRSA skin infec. What is one instruction the nurse can provide to the patient that will help decrease the occurrence of renal stones while taking this medication?
Stay hydrated
What is the most common mode of infection transmission?
Contact
A patient started on metronidazole develops flu-like symptoms along with a painful rash with blisters. What does the nurse suspect? What action does the nurse take?
Steven Johnson syndrome. Hold the medication and contact provider
A patient being treated with antibiotics is susceptible for acquiring which multi-drug resistant infection?
Clostridium Difficile
A patient is admitted from the skilled nursing facility with fever, diarrhea, and an open wound. What is the nurse’s priority action to ensure the safety of everyone in the environment?
Implement contact isolation
Inflammation of the vein, characterized by erythema, pain, streak formation, hard vein, & purulent drainage
Phlebitis
Which condition is characterized by enhanced clotting and consumption of platelets and clotting factors?
Disseminated Intravascular coagulation (DIC)
What are the expected results of epinephrine in anaphylactic shock?
Smooth muscle relaxation (bronchodilation), vasoconstriction (↑BP)
