Mobility & Safety
When preparing a patient to walk, this is the very first thing a nurse must assess.
What is the patient's strength?
This is the only acceptable method for hand hygiene after caring for a patient with C. diff.
What is soap and water?
This common breakfast drink is excluded from a clear liquid diet.
What is orange juice?
These lung sounds are described as sounding like "bubble wrap popping".
What are crackles?
These are the most common causes of electrolyte imbalances in clinical practice
What are fluid loss, renal failure, and medication side effects?
This piece of equipment should always be used when transferring a patient from a bed to a chair.
What is a gait belt?
These three conditions require Airborne Precautions, including an N95 respirator and a negative pressure room.
What are TB, COVID-19, and Measles?
This bedside test is used to verify the placement of an NG tube by checking for a result around 4.5.
What is pH testing of aspirate?
This is the specific method for assessing cyanosis in a dark-skinned patient.
What is checking the mucous membranes (mouth) or conjunctiva?
This term describes a serum sodium level that is higher than normal
What is Hypernatremia?
Bonus what are symptoms?
For a patient with left-sided hemiparesis, the cane should be held on this side.
What is the right (stronger) side?
This action must be performed on a wound before obtaining a culture to ensure fresh drainage is collected.
What is rinsing with normal saline?
If a TPN bag runs out and a new one isn't ready, this fluid is hung to prevent hypoglycemia.
What is 10% Dextrose (D10)?
This set of symptoms—nausea, sleepiness, and confusion—indicates a dangerous condition that cannot be smelled or tasted
What is carbon monoxide poisoning?
This electrolyte imbalance is specifically noted in the outline as a risk when a patient is undergoing gastric suctioning.
What is metabolic alkalosis?
To prevent nerve damage when using crutches, there should be this much space between the axilla and the pad.
What is a 2-3 finger gap?
This is the minimum PPE required for a patient on Droplet Precautions for Influenza or Pertussis.
What is a surgical mask?
During an enema, the nurse should do this to the bag if the patient begins to complain of cramping.
What is lower the bag (to slow the flow)?
This scale is used to rate peripheral pulses, where a 4+ indicates a "bounding" pulse
What is the 0 to 4+ scale?
This diagnostic test is used by nurses to interpret acid-base balance and oxygenation status
What is an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)?
If you find a patient lying on the floor, you must take these before assessing for injuries.
What are vital signs?
In the chain of infection, wound cultures should always be obtained before starting this treatment.
What are antibiotics?
This test is performed on stool to check for hidden (occult) blood.
What is a Guaiac or Hemoccult test?
These four symptoms—low blood pressure, tachycardia, dark urine, and non-distended neck veins—collectively indicate this condition
What is dehydration?
These two specific electrolyte imbalances involve potassium levels being too low or too high.
What are Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia?
Symptoms?