Wounds
Purulent, foul-smelling drainage is a sign of what?
Infection
There should be at least an hourly output of ____ mL
30mL
Straining and hard stool increase the risk of ___ and rectal bleeding
Hemorrhoids
The nurse is preparing to give an intramuscular (IM) injection. What is the correct angle of insertion?
90°
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
A nurse is removing a dressing from a surgical wound and notices that part of the wound edges have separated slightly with pink tissue visible. What is the BEST initial action?
Apply sterile saline-soaked gauze and notify the provider
The pH of normal urine ranges for ____ to ____
5.50 to 7.0
Black, Tarry stool is an indication of ____
Upper GI bleeding (melena)
When drawing medication from an ampule, the nurse should:
Use a filter needle to withdraw the medication
Which type of microorganism can reproduce only inside living cells?
Virus
Why is a moist wound environment important?
Moist wound beds promote cell migration and granulation tissue.
Cystitis is ____________ of the bladder
Inflammation
T/F a patient states “ I will take a laxative every night to keep my bowels regular” is an appropriate statement
False: .
Daily laxative use can cause dependence and worsen constipation long-term
Which needle gauge and length are most appropriate for an IM injection in an adult’s deltoid?
22–25G, 1 inch
A nurse places a patient with tuberculosis on which type of precautions?
Airborne
A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient with an abdominal incision secured by staples. During assessment, the nurse notices increased serosanguineous drainage on the dressing. What should the nurse do next?
Reinforce the dressing and notify the provider of increased drainage
Signs and Symptoms of UTI?
Foul smell, Burning, Urgency, and Confusion in elder
Most common laxative used for chronic constipation?
Lubiprostone (Amitiza)
When giving an IM injection to a 6-month-old, the best site is:
Vastus lateralis
A patient on chemotherapy develops a very low white blood cell count. The nurse knows this patient requires:
Protective (reverse) isolation
What does dehiscence risk mean
Partial separation
Which term describes painful or difficult urination?
Dysuria
Methylnaltrexone is used to treat what type of constipation?
Opioid-Induced
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin. Which of the following statements is correct?
Always inject air into regular first, then NPH
A nurse is using sterile technique to insert a urinary catheter. Which action contaminates the sterile field?
Reaching over the sterile field