Dirty Down There
Where should the direction of water flow be in handwashing?
Fingertips pointing downward (least contaminated to most contaminated)
How should your legs be when pulling a patient up or repositioning in bed?
Feet in a wide stance
What position for seizure patients?
Lateral
Refers to data that the patient says.
Subjective Data
Step of the nursing process that involves examining assessment data to identify actual or potential health problems.
Diagnosis
What is the recommended direction for wiping in female patients?
Front to Back
What is PASS?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Which hand should you use with a cane?
Strong Side
What is ADPIE?
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention, Evaluation
Step of the nursing process where planning is put into action using PATIENT-CENTERED, EVIDENCE-BASED practice
Implementation/Intervention
What kind of knot is used for restraints, and where do you tie them?
Quick-release Knot, To Immovable part of the bed
What is RACE?
Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
What is the angle of the bend at the elbow when using crutches?
30 degrees
Refers to decision-making related to patient care based on a thorough understanding of the patient's condition and the application of critical thinking and evidence-based knowledge
Clinical Judgment
Enumerate the Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs.
Physiological, Safety/Security, Love and Belongingness, Self-Esteem, Self-Actualization
What kind of bath is something that you sit in to relieve discomfort in your perineal region?
Sitz Bath
How often should you replace the batteries in smoke alarms?
Twice per Year
Best position for perineal care?
Dorsal Recumbent/Supine
Step of the nursing process that involves Data collection and history taking.
Assessment
In constructing a nursing diagnosis, this refers to the underlying causes or contributing factors to a patient's health problem.
Etiology
Soiled hands, C. difficle infection
How high should walkers be?
Waist High
Best position for COPD?
Orthopneic Position
Step of the nursing process that involves expected outcomes or goals.
Planning
The proper format of a Nursing Diagnosis.
Diagnosis, r/t, Etiology, AEB, Manifestations
Give 3 benefits of bathing and foot care.
Prevent Infection, Promote Circulation, Provide Comfort, Reduce Build-up of Secretions.
When measuring underarm crutches, what should the distance be between the top of the crutch and the axilla?
2 inches or three finger-widths of space
Best position for Vaginal Delivery?
Lithotomy
Step of the nursing process that involves determining if we progressed towards the desired outcome.
Evaluation
The difference between a medical diagnosis and a nursing diagnosis.
Medical Diagnosis: identify and classify diseases
Nursing Diagnosis: health problems that are a response to the disease