Vital Signs
What is normal adult heart rate range?
Heart 60-100 bmp
The single most effective way to prevent infection transmission.
Hand hygiene performed
Bed should be in ______ position.
low
What does ADL stand for?
Activities of Daily Living:
Fast heart rate
Tachycardia
Which artery is used for blood pressure measurements?
Brachial Artery
What is personal protective equipment?
Gloves, gowns, mask
List interventions for fall prevention.
Yellow socks
Call bell in reach
Bed alarm activated
Frequent rounding
HIPPA protects what?
Patient privacy and health information
Slow heart rate
Bradycardia
What is bradypnea?
Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min
How long should you wash your hands?
20 secs
Don't leave patients unattended in the ________.
Bathroom
The abbreviation NPO means what?
Nothing by mouth
Difficult breathing
Dyspnea
How long should you take to count an irregular apical pulse?
One full minute
Can I wear acrylic nails or gel nails?
No
Patient should be _____ position when eating.
Upright position
A patient refuses care, what should you do?
Respect their wishes and report to the instructor
Swelling caused by fluid retention
Edema
What is the abbreviation for oxygen saturation?
O2 Sat
Most important PPE for influenza?
Mask
Which patient identifiers should be used?
Patient state name
ID bracelet
What is the first step in the nursing process?
Assessment
Blood in urine
Hematuria
B/P 180/100. As a nursing student, what is your first action?
notify instructor immediately
Alcohol-based sanitizer ineffective against?
C. diff
Pt with unsteady gait and uses a walker. What safety devices you need?
Nonskid sock or shoe
Safety belt
How frequent should patients be repositioned to prevent skin breakdown?
Every 2 hours
High blood pressure
Hypertension
The radial pulse is located on the ____ side of the wrist
Thumb
True or False: Gloves should not be worn in the hallways
True
Setting up a patient to eat involves:
Upright position
lid off plate
juice containers open
assist with cutting up food if needed
What does the abbreviation "I&O" stand for?
Intake and Output
Low blood pressure
Hypotension
Febrile means
Having a fever
True or False: Gloves and be worn when taking the trays from the patient room to the food cart.
False
This is the most common cause of injury among hospitalized older adults.
Falls
What is dysphasia?
Difficulty swallowing
Low blood sugar
Hypoglycemia