Med Surg I Study Guide (Exam 2)

Med Surg IStudy Guide (Exam 2)CHAPTER 14: INFECTION1. Understand the impact of emerging infections and re-emerging infections on health care. Emerging Infections (Types: Table 14.4, pg 213) Infectious Disease that has Recently Increased in Incidence(or Threatens to Increase in the Immediate Future) Reemerging Infections (Types: Table 14.5, pg 214) Infectious Agents that can Reemerge Under the Right Conditions2. Relate infection prevention to the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Infection Prevention Assessmento DO NOT Make Assumptions About WHO May be At Risk Ex. Elderly, Sexual Preference (Ex. Hetero), Marriedo Candid Conversation is Important for Effective Management of HIVo Ask At-Risk Patients (Have You Ever) Had a Blood Transfusion or Used Clotting Factors?o If So, Was it Before 1985? Shared Drug-Using Equipment with Another Person? Had Sex Involving Contact with Another Person? Had a Sexually Transmitted Infection [STI]? Had Sex Involving Confirmed HIV Patient?o Assess Diagnosed Patients Thoroughly (Table 14.15, pg 223) Past Health History Medications (Immunosuppressive Use) Functional Health Patterns Presence of Symptoms Using a Systems Review Diagnosiso Nursing Diagnosis for HIV Risk for Infection Lack of Knowledge Difficulty Coping Impaired Nutritional Statuso Diagnostic Studies Screening Tests (Detects HIV-Specific Antibodies/Antigens)o Several Weeks to Detect Antibodies (Window Period)o Uses