Priority & Safety
This patient reports dizziness when standing after bedrest. Your FIRST action is to do this before ambulation.
Sit the patient on the side of the bed (dangle)
This oxygen device delivers the MOST precise oxygen concentration.
Venturi mask
This electrolyte imbalance is most associated with dehydration and confusion.
Hypernatremia
This is the MOST effective way to prevent infection spread.
Hand hygiene
This is an objective sign of pain.
Grimacing
A patient has a BP of 88/54, HR 122, and cool clammy skin. What type of problem are you most concerned about?
Circulation (possible shock)
A patient becomes restless and anxious. What is the most likely early cause?
Hypoxia
A patient with diarrhea is at risk for this electrolyte imbalance.
Hypokalemia
A patient with MRSA requires this type of precaution.
Contact precautions
A patient reports pain in an amputated limb. This type of pain is called
Phantom (neuropathic) pain
A postoperative patient suddenly reports “something popped” and you see organs protruding. What is your immediate action?
Cover with sterile saline gauze
A patient receiving oxygen has dry, cracked lips. What teaching correction is needed?
Avoid petroleum products (use water-based)
Crackles, JVD, and weight gain indicate this condition.
Fluid overload
When transporting a patient on droplet precautions, you should do this.
Place a mask on the patient
Dilated pupils and increased heart rate are associated with this response.
Fight-or-flight response
You are caring for 4 patients. Which do you see first?
Patient with SpO₂ 89%
A patient’s oxygen mask reservoir bag is deflating during inspiration. What should you adjust?
Increase oxygen flow rate
A sodium level of 116 places the patient at risk for this serious complication.
Seizures
A WBC count of 22,000 indicates this condition.
Infection
A patient with chronic stress may develop this stage of general adaptation syndrome.
Exhaustion
A patient on bedrest has not voided in 8 hours and reports discomfort. What complication are you most concerned about?
Urinary retention / risk for UTI
A COPD patient is given too much oxygen. What is the risk?
Suppressed respiratory drive
A patient with hypernatremia is most likely to receive this IV fluid.
D5W
This type of transmission occurs from touching contaminated objects.
Indirect contact
Older adults often do this with pain, making assessment more difficult.
Underreport pain