Skin
The outermost layer of the skin is called.....
The Epidermis
What vitamin supports hair growth?
Biotin
What is a normal capillary Refill time?
Less than 3 seconds
What is a Smart Goal for Impaired Gas Exchange?
Patient will maintain oxygen saturation levels at or above 93% on room air or prescribed oxygen, Q4hrs, by the end of shift.
A patient has a red, warm and swollen wound with purulent drainage. This is a sign of.....
Infection
Skin, Hair, & Nails are part of which body system?
Integumentary System
Name a key structure protein of the hair?
Keratin
Why is it important to wash your hands, nails for at least 20 seconds?
To reduce the spread of infections,germs on your hands.
What is a Smart Goal for Impaired Physical Mobility?
Patient will be able to ambulate 10 steps from the bed to the recliner chair using a walker in 3 days.
Patient with a PMH of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is experiencing a panic attack with Hyperventilation, what action should the nurse take?
Stay with the patient, remain calm and coach the patient on deep breathing exercises.
Dehydration
Which cultures in women practices to cover their hair?
Muslim women
Changes in nail color, shape and texture can reveal important clues about a person's.....
underlying health issues.
What is a Smart Goal for Pain?
Patient will report a decrease in pain level from 8/10 to 3/10 or less within 1 hour after receiving prescribed medications.
The patient's pulse oximetry reading suddenly drops from 95% to 82%. What is the nurses initial action?
Assess the patient's airway.
Remember your A,B,C's
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
The skin helps maintain ............. through sweat production and blood vessel dilation or constriction?
Body Temperature
What is the visible part of the hair called....
Hair Shaft
The visible part of the nail is called...
Nail Plate
What is a Smart Goal for Diabetes?
Patient will maintain normal glucose level 70-120mg/dl, for each shift over the next 5 days.
When auscultating the abdomen for bowel sounds, what sounds will you hear?
Gurgling or Bubbling Sounds