Nuft 204 Exam 1 Correct Questions And Answers!

denture care guidelines {Ans: Keep dentures covered in water when they are not worn Store in an enclosed, labeled cup with the cup placed on patient's bedside stand Brush dentures with soft toothbrush and rinse with tepid water}Acuity records {Ans: Level is based on the type and number of nursing interventions required over a 24-hour period.}breaking the chain of infection: etiologic agent {Ans: Cleaning, disinfecting before use, Educating patients about cleaning}Breaking the chain of infection: transmission {Ans: Proper hand hygiene Instructing patients and support persons to perform hand hygiene before handling food, eating, after eliminating and after touching infectious material Wearing gloves when handling secretions and excretions Wearing gowns if there is danger of soiling clothing with body substances}Acute and Restorative Care {Ans: Restraints -physical -chemical -ongoing assessment -objectives Side rails -increase pt mobility/stability -most commonly used to restrain -can cause falls or death}levels of prevention: Tertiary {Ans: rehabilitation, supportive care, reducing disability, and restoring effective functioning following disease}