Immobility
This device encourages deep breathing to prevent atelectasis and improve lung expansion in post-operative or immobile patients.
What is an incentive spirometer?
This is the most effective method for preventing the spread of infection in healthcare settings.
What is hand hygiene?
This is the most common site for IM injections in adults.
What is the deltoid muscle?
This lab value is most important to monitor in a patient taking warfari
What is INR (International Normalized Ratio)?
This is the correct order of techniques for a respiratory assessment, following the standard IPPA sequence
What is inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation?
This system of the body is at risk for contractures and muscle atrophy due to immobility.
What is the musculoskeletal system?
This type of mask is required when caring for patients with airborne infections like tuberculosis.
What is an N95 respirator?
This site is considered the most effective and commonly used for subcutaneous injections due to its consistent fat layer and faster absorption rate.
What is the abdomen?
This lab test is used to evaluate kidney function and is elevated in renal impairment.
What is serum creatinine?
This communication technique involves asking th What is an open-ended question?e patient to repeat back the information in their own words to confirm understanding.
What is the teach-back method?
This nursing intervention involves repositioning a patient every 2 hours to prevent complications of immobility.
What is turning and repositioning?
This PPE item is worn to protect clothing and skin from contamination and is tied at the neck and waist.
What is a gown?
This is the recommended frequency for checking the fit and position of an external catheter to prevent pressure injuries.
What is every 2hrs.
This diagnostic test uses sound waves to create images of internal organs and is commonly used in pregnancy.
These abnormal breath sounds, often heard at the bases of the lungs, are associated with fluid overload and sound like popping or crackling during inspiration.
What are crackles (or rales)?
This tool is used to assess a patient’s risk for developing pressure ulcers.
What is the Braden Scale?
These are the terms for the process of putting on and taking off PPE before and after patient care.
What is donning and doffing?
This type of external catheter is designed to wick moisture away from the skin and reduce pressure in female patients.
What is a female external urinary collection device?
When drawing blood from a patient with an IV, this is the preferred location to avoid contamination or dilution of the sample.
What is the opposite arm (or a site below the IV if no other site is available)?
This respiratory assessment finding is most concerning and may indicate an emergency: the patient is using accessory muscles, has nasal flaring, and is unable to speak in full sentences.
What is respiratory distress?
This potentially life-threatening condition can result from prolonged immobility and involves a blood clot, often in the legs.
What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
This type of infection is confined to one area of the body and may be treated with topical or oral antibiotics depending on severity.
What is a local infection?
This is the most important instruction to give a patient before collecting a clean-catch urine sample to ensure accurate results.
What is “Clean the perineal area before collecting the midstream urine”?
When a patient reports severe, unexplained pain, this diagnostic step is often ordered to identify internal causes such as fractures, obstructions, or inflammation.
What is imaging (such as X-ray, CT scan, or MRI)?
This change in level of consciousness is often the earliest sign of neurological deterioration.
What is confusion or altered mental status?