NU 136 GALEN EXAM Latest Update - Actual Exam from Credible Sources with 170 Questions and Verified Correct Answers Golden Ticket to Guaranteed A+ Verified by Professor
4 basic physiologic needs - CORRECT ANSWER: Food
Water Air Rest
4 most common drug resistant organisms - CORRECT ANSWER: -Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) -Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) -Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing (ESBL) pneumonia (Klebiella pneumonia or E. Coli) -Clostridium difficile (C. diff)
Acceptance Stage - CORRECT ANSWER: Acknowledge illness and take measures to
become well
Acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER: Develops suddenly and resolves in a short time
ie: Flu, Appendicitis
Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) Symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER: -Initial: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea -Later: loss of appetite, fatigue, skin damage, hair loss, seizures, coma, death
Adaptation - CORRECT ANSWER: The adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology,
and structure 1 / 3
ie: Exercise and good nutrition when you develop diabetes
Alarm Stage - CORRECT ANSWER: -The first stage of the general adaptation
syndrome, in which the person experiences a burst of energy that aids in dealing with the stressful situation.-Hormonal release mobilizes body's defense mechanisms -Temp increase, malaise, appetite loss
Artificially acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: Immunity that results from a
vaccination that contain dead or inactive viruses or their toxins; Hep B, Flu, Measles
Artificially acquired passive immunity - CORRECT ANSWER: Injection of antibodies derived from infected people or animals to fight off the infection; Hep A
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER: -single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus
-Classified by: oxygen needs, gram staining, shape
-Reproduce every few minutes for up to several weeks
Body Defenses (3) - CORRECT ANSWER: First line: Skin Second line: Fever, leukocytosis, phagocytosis, inflammation, and interferon action
Third line: Immune Response
C&S test - CORRECT ANSWER: -A test that identifies bacterial resistance or
susceptibility -Results available 48-72 hours after culture
Causative Agent - CORRECT ANSWER: Infectious microorganism
Chronic Illness - CORRECT ANSWER: -Develops slowly
-Can be controlled but not cured 2 / 3
-Long lasting
ie: Diabete, HTN
Cleansing Bath - CORRECT ANSWER: -Done in bed, tub, or shower
-Most Common
Common factors for falls - CORRECT ANSWER: -Impaired physical mobility
-Altered mental status -Sensory and/or motor deficits
Convalescence Stage - CORRECT ANSWER: Recovering after the illness and
regaining health
Convalescent Period - CORRECT ANSWER: Ssx begins to subside and continues until
the person returns to normal
Correcting breaks in asepsis - CORRECT ANSWER: A scrub is begun again. Sterile
gloves discarded and new ones donned. Discard or put aside for resterilization any contaminated supplies and open new packs aseptically to replace them.
Deep Tissue Pressure Injury - CORRECT ANSWER: Localized discolored intact skin
that is maroon or purple or a blood filled blister resulting from damage to underlying soft tissue from pressure or shearing
Denial - CORRECT ANSWER: Escaping unpleasant, anxiety causing thoughts and
realities by refusing to acknowledge their existence
Denture Care - CORRECT ANSWER: -In the morning and at bed time.
-Dentures should be removed for at least 6 hours daily to relieve pressure.-If not in mouth, dentures are kept in a labeled denture container filled with water or normal saline.
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