GDA Nursing Class Notes 36
NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION •A nosocomial infection, also known as a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) or hospital-acquired infection, is an infection that a
Read MoreNOSOCOMIAL INFECTION •A nosocomial infection, also known as a healthcare-associated infection (HAI) or hospital-acquired infection, is an infection that a
Read More•Digestive System –Organs: Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas –Function: Processes and breaks down food into nutrients that can be
Read MoreINFECTION Infection is a medical term that refers to the invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses,
Read MoreOPERATION THEATRE An operating theatre, also known as an operating room (OR) or surgery suite, is a specially designed and
Read MoreBED MAKING PRACTICAL Bed making in a healthcare setting is a systematic and important procedure that involves preparing and arranging
Read MoreBED MAKING Bed making is an essential aspect of healthcare and home care that involves preparing and arranging a bed
Read MoreTRANSFER OF PATIENT Transfer is the movement of a patient to hospital or from one room to another, within the
Read MorePOSITIONING Positioning defined as placing the patient in such a way to perform therapeutic intervention to promote the health. Positioning
Read MoreURINE Urine is a liquid waste product produced by the kidneys as part of the body’s process of filtering and
Read MoreNORMAL ELIMINATION Normal elimination refers to the regular and healthy process by which the body expels waste materials, primarily through
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