Nursing Fundamentals
What is the normal range for heart rate?
60-100bpm
The prefix Tachy- means what
Fast/rapid
What does PRN mean on medication orders?
As needed
T or F: A patient can refuse their medication
True
A patient’s oxygen saturation is 89%. What is the nurse’s first action?
Apply oxygen
Which position is safest for a patient at risk for aspiration
side-lying position
What does the suffix -ectomy mean
Surgical removal
A medication ending in -olol is?
A beta blocker
A nurse is caring for a patient who speaks limited English. What is the best way to improve communication?
Use a professional medical interpeter
The nurse is caring for a patient with shortness of breath. Which position will best help this patient breathe?
High Fowler’s position
Which nursing intervention helps prevent pressure ulcers in a bedridden patient
repositioning, maintain skin integrity, ambulation, ROM
What does hypoglycemia mean
Low blood sugar
Which organ is responsible for drug metabolization
The liver
How often should a nurse turn and reposition an immobile patient?
Every 2 hours
A nurse is about to give a medication. What is the first thing to check?
name and DOB (2 pt identifiers)
What is the preferred site to check a pulse in an unconscious adult during CPR?
Carotid artery
What does bradycardia mean
Slow heart rate
The “six rights” of medication administration include right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, and what else?
Right documentation
What is the safest position for a patient after a seizure?
Side-lying position
The nurse finds a patient with diabetes shaky, sweaty, and confused. What should the nurse do first?
Give a fast-acting carbohydrate (like juice)
What is the proper order for the steps of the nursing process?
Assessment → Diagnosis → Planning → Implementation → Evaluation
Hematology is the study of what?
Blood
What should you do before adminstering Digoxin?
How many seconds should you check an apical pulse?
60 seconds/ 1 min
A nurse is caring for a patient with COPD who is receiving oxygen at 6 L/min via nasal cannula. What is the priority action?
Lower the flow rate (high oxygen can suppress respiratory drive in COPD).