Exam 1: NU136 / NU 136 (Latest
2025 / 2026) Fundamentals of Nursing | Questions & Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
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Patients who are at high risk for developing an infection
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Injury or severe illness, chronically ill, central venous catheter, iv, drainage tube, endotracheal tube, very young, very old, open wound, compromised immune system.
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Stages of infection
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Incubation Prodromal Illness Convalescent
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Incubation Period
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When the organism first enters the body until the onset of symptoms
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Prodromal Period
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Onset of vague symptoms to the beginning of specific symptoms
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Illness Period
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localized and systemic symptoms appear
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Convalescent Period
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symptoms begin to subside until the patient has returned to normal state of health.
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Transmission-Based Precautions
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interrupting the mode of transmission by identifying the specific secretions, body fluids, tissues, or excretions that might be infective.
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Donning PPE
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Gown > Mask > Goggles > Gloves
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Doffing PPE
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Gloves > Goggles > Gown > Mask.
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Supine
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Flat on back.
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Fowler's position
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60-90°
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Semi-Fowler
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30-45°
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Low Fowler
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15-30°
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Dorsal Recumbent
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On Back, knees flexed, fleet flat
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