Safety & Infection Control
RACE for fire safety begins with this first step.
What is “Rescue”?
Normal adult respiratory rate range.
What is 12–20 breaths/min?
Minimum flow rate for a simple face mask.
What is 5 L/min?
Normal potassium range.
What is 3.5–5.0 mEq/L?
Minimum hourly urine output required for adequate perfusion.
What is 30 mL/hour?
This type of hand hygiene is REQUIRED when caring for C. difficile.
What is soap and water?
A BP drop of 20 systolic and 10 diastolic upon standing indicates this condition.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
The oxygen device that provides the MOST precise FiO₂.
What is a Venturi mask?
Fluid Loss occurs via
Kidneys, skin, lungs, GI tract
A client with constipation should increase this in their diet.
What is fiber?
A client is on fall precautions. Name two essential nursing interventions.
What are “bed in lowest position” AND “call light within reach”?
Name TWO early signs of hypoxia.
What are restlessness and irritability?
A patient’s non-rebreather mask bag completely collapses during inhalation. What must the nurse do FIRST?
What is increase the flow rate until the bag stays 2/3 inflated?
Interpret the ABG: pH 7.30, CO₂ 50 mmHg, HCO₃ 24.
What is respiratory acidosis?
A client’s abdominal incision has eviscerated. What is the PRIORITY nursing action?
What is cover with sterile saline-soaked gauze?
The nurse receives report on four clients. Which client requires IMMEDIATE isolation?
A. Client with RSV
B. Client with shingles (disseminated)
C. Client with strep throat
D. Client with UTI
Answer B
During a head-to-toe assessment, the nurse notes clubbing of the nails. This finding is associated with:
What is chronic hypoxia
COPD patient should maintain an SpO₂ of:
What is 88–92%.
Daily weights are the most accurate indicator of this.
What is fluid volume status?
Two major complications of immobility affecting the respiratory and skin systems.
What are atelectasis AND pressure injuries?
The nurse is caring for a client in restraints. Which assessment must be documented
What is skin integrity, pulses, temperature, color, cap refill, and need for restraint.
A client’s pedal pulses are non-palpable. What is the next MOST appropriate assessment technique?
What is using a Doppler?
A client with pneumonia suddenly shows new confusion, restlessness, and cyanosis around the lips. Interpret these findings
What is acute hypoxemia
Body fluids help
What is regulation of body temp, lube joints, shock absorption, and transport nutrients/ waste
A client receiving IV morphine becomes difficult to arouse with a respiratory rate of 6/min. What is the immediate intervention?
What is administer naloxone?