Infection Control
Can artificial nails contribute to the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms?
Yes
A sudden rash, hives, or difficulty breathing after a medication may indicate this dangerous reaction.
Allergic Reaction
The acronym for the first steps in assessing a patient in cardiovascular distress:
ABC
Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
NPO
Nothing by mouth
Highest priority action for an unconscious child with head injury?
Establishing an airway
Effective hand washing should last for at least
20 seconds
Combining certain medications with this juice can affect absorption and lead to problems
Grapefruit
Sudden weakness on one side of the body and slurred speech can signify this.
stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
SQ or SC
subcutaneous
Correct positioning of a patient to prevent aspiration during feeding includes elevating the head of the bed to this approximate degree.
30 to 45 degrees (or semi-Fowler’s position)
This PPE item should be removed first when leaving a patient’s room
Medications like insulin, heparin, and digoxin fall into this risk category due to potential severe consequences if mismanaged.
High-Alert Medications
This condition involves inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing and dyspnea.
Asthma
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
What should you do when someone is having a seizure? (4)
Lower them to the floor
Lay them on the side
Protect their head and airway
Administer meds as ordered
A patient with measles, Chicken pox, or tuberculosis requires which type of precautions
Airborne
This type of reaction is often unexpected and harmful but not necessarily allergic.
Adverse Drug Reaction
This is the most common pediatric emergency resulting from infection and fluid loss.
Dehydration
PROM
Passive range of motion
Correct order for a general nursing assessment (4)
inspection
palpation
percussion
auscultation
Name the five moments for hand hygiene in healthcare.
Before touching a patient, before clean/aseptic procedure, after body fluid exposure risk, after touching a patient, after touching patient surroundings
Monitoring for liver or kidney function is crucial when multiple medications are prescribed to prevent what
Toxicity
In a choking infant, this emergency technique is recommended to clear the airway.
Back blows and chest thrusts
Gtts
drops
First intervention for a pediatric client in shock with cool skin and weak pulse.
Administering oxygen