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Isolation/hot/cold

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number 1 way to prevent infection   handwashing  
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What is an infection   entry and multiplcation of pathogens into tissue of a host to cause disease state  
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chain of infection   Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit,mode of tranmission portal of entry, susceptible  
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Modes of transmission   contact, droplet, air, vehicle,vector  
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Droplet precaution protocol   surgical mask worn when within 3 feet of patient  
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Types of precaution   standard, airborne, droplet, contact  
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What is worn to care for patient on contact precation?   gown and gloves  
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Which patients are standard precation utilized on?   all patients in relation to blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions and non-intact skin and mucous membranes  
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What should the nurse wear when working with a patient on airborne precation?   N95 particulator mask whenever in patient room  
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When a nurse wears PPE for a patient on contact isolation, where is the break in the chain of infection occurring?   mode of transmition and portal of entry  
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How does a nurse protect a patient from infection?   hand washing, bathing, oral hygiene, cough deep breath, wound care  
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Colinization of bacteria   bacteria present in an area of body (skin, mouth, intestines, airway) doesn't cause active disease, can be transmitted  
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PPE should be...   put on prior to entering room, removed prior to leaving room  
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Psychological impact of isolation   depression  
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heat therapy causes   vasodialation, improved capillary permeability,reduced muscle tension  
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cold therapy causes   vasoconstriction, increased viscosity, decreased muscle tension.  
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Contraindications to heat therapy   active bleeding, cardiovascular disease, neuropathy  
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Diadvantages to moist hot/cold therapy   maceration, changes temp rapidly, increase risk if skin damage  
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Rebound effect   opposite physiological response will occurr after 20-30 minutes of application  
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