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100

What is the correct order of the nursing process?

ADPIE - assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation 

100

Upper GI bleed stool color vs. lower GI bleed stool color?

Upper GI bleed = black, tarry stool (melena) 

Lower GI bleed = bright red, bloody stool  

100

What is healing by tertiary intention?

Letting the tissue heal a little before stitching it closed 

100

What kind of injection is insulin & heparin? What is the preferred injection site? 

Subcutaneous / abdomen 

100

What is palliative care vs. hospice care?

Pallitive - used for patients with over 6 months to live. Can be implemented at any stage of illness. Used for symptom management but not to cure disease 

Hospice - used for patients with less than 6 months to live. Focus solely on comfort 

200

What is Subjective vs. Objective data?

Subjective - what patient says 

Objective - what you observe using your senses  

200

List 3 causes of constipation 

Decreased activity level/ ignoring urge to defecate
• Changes in food intake
• Decreased fluid intake
• Medication side effects
• Surgery
• Pregnancy
• Depression
• Aging
• Laxative overuse
• Nerve damage or impairment  

200

Describe a stage 1 pressure ulcer?

Intact skin over bony prominence that is red and does not blanch  

200

What is the preferred site for an IM injection?    

Ventrogluteal  

200

How do you apply a wrist restraint? 

- Make sure 2 fingers can fit under

- Tie using a slip-knot 

- Attach to a non-moveable part of the bed

Must have an order for this 

300
What is Primary vs. Secondary data? 

Primary - what patient says 

Secondary - all other sources 

300

List 3 signs & symptoms of a vagal response? 

Monitor for low HR/BP, or s/s of dizziness, pallor, clammy skin.

300

List 3 signs & symptoms of a wound infection 

Signs & symptoms:

• Redness or increased warmth of the wound

• Swelling

• Wound drainage (purulent = pus)

• Wound has an unpleasant smell

• Pain around the wound

• Fever above 100°F (37.7°C)

• Labs – WBCs over 11,100/mm3




300

What is required to draw up medication from an ample? 

A filtered needle  

300

Which should you do first: palpate or auscultate the abdomen 

Always auscultate before palpating  

400

What does the acronym RACE stand for?  

Rescue 

Alarm 

Conceal 

Evacuate  

400

What stool is expected in a colostomy vs. ileostomy

Colostomy- soft, formed stool 

Ileostomy- loose, liquid stool 

400

Describe sanguineous vs. serosanguinous drainage 

Sanguineous = dark red & bloody 

Serosanguinous = light red, pink 

400

How do you inserted eardrops in an adult vs. a child?

Adult = pull pinna up & back 

Child = pull pinna down & back 

400

What is the order of the stages of grief?  

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance   

500

A nurse admitting a client to the intensive care unit with a stroke. The nurse assess, vital signs, pupils, and orientation every few minutes. What type of assessment is being performed by the nurse? 

Focused assessment 

500

How long should you listen to the abdomen to determine absent bowel sounds? 

3 - 5 minutes 

500

What is wound dehiscence vs. wound evisceration? 

Dehiscence = closed wound opens up 

Evisceration = closed wound opens up & abdominal organs protrude out  

500

List 3 types of medications you cannot crush 

•Buccal or sublingual tablets

•Effervescent tablets

•Enteric-coated tablets

•Liquid-filled gel caps

•Medications that may taste too bitter

•Mucous membrane irritants

•Neoplastic agents (chemotherapy)

•Orally disintegrating medications

•Sustained-release tablets

500

What is respite care? 

For caregivers when they need a break 

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