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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

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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