Medication Administration
To convert 500 milligrams to grams, you would divide by this number.
What is 1000?
This nutritional deficiency can impair wound healing and increase the risk of tissue integrity issues.
What is a deficiency in protein? Negative Nitrogen Balance
Immobility can lead to this condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the lungs, often due to shallow breathing.
What is pneumonia?
This type of goal is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, guiding nursing interventions
What is a SMART goal?
This intervention involves teaching a patient how to use assistive devices, such as walkers or canes, to enhance mobility.
What is providing education on the proper use of assistive devices?
This acronym stands for a method to prevent medication errors by ensuring the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time.
What are the "Five Rights"?
This complication occurs when a wound reopens after it has been sutured or closed.
What is dehiscence?
This condition is characterized by the collapse of lung tissue, leading to reduced gas exchange and can occur postoperatively or in immobile patients.
What is atelectasis?
This process involves determining if the patient's health goals were met and if the nursing interventions were effective.
What is evaluation?
A nurse must administer insulin to a patient. This is the correct site for subcutaneous injections.
What is the abdomen?
The most important piece of information to provide regarding potential side effects when educating a patient about their medication.
What is how to recognize and report them?
This term describes the yellow, green, or brown drainage that indicates infection in a wound.
What is purulent drainage?
This type of exercise involves moving joints through their full range to prevent stiffness in immobile patients.
What is passive range of motion?
This step in the nursing process helps to prioritize care and allocate resources effectively.
What is planning?
Prioritizes Care: Identifies critical patient needs.
Allocates Resources: Ensures efficient use of time and staff.
Individualizes Care: Sets specific goals tailored to each patient.
Facilitates Collaboration: Involves the healthcare team for coordinated care.
Guides Implementation: Provides a structured framework for executing interventions.
Prepares for Evaluation: Establishes criteria for measuring the effectiveness of care.
A patient develops a stage II pressure ulcer. The priority nursing action is to implement this intervention.
What is to reposition the patient every two hours?
This method of medication delivery involves placing a drug between the gums and cheek for absorption.
What is buccal administration?
This type of dressing is used for dry wounds to promote moisture retention and healing.
What is a hydrocolloid dressing? example: duoderm
This condition is characterized by the inability to completely empty the bladder, often leading to discomfort and potential urinary tract infections.
What is urinary retention?
A nurse is planning care for a patient recovering from surgery. What is a SMART goal the nurse might set?
What is the patient will ambulate independently within one day post-surgery?
A patient is at risk for falls due to weakness. The nurse's priority intervention is to do this.
What is to implement fall precautions, including using bed alarms?
This practice involves checking the medication label three times to ensure the correct drug is administered.
What is the "three checks" of medication administration?
A patient with a stage II pressure ulcer will achieve this goal regarding healing within four weeks.
What is the ulcer will show signs of healing, such as reduced size and granulation tissue?
This indicates that a patient has successfully improved their mobility after implementing the care plan.
What is the patient can walk to the bathroom independently and safely?
A patient with chronic pain is prescribed a new pain management regimen. What intervention should the nurse implement first?
What is to assess the patient's pain level using a standardized pain scale?
For a patient experiencing shortness of breath, the nurse should prioritize this intervention.
What is to position the patient in a high Fowler's position?