Basic Patient Care
The best method for repositioning a patient to prevent pressure ulcers.
(What is turning the patient every two hours?)
The first action when finding an unresponsive patient.
What is checking for responsiveness and calling for help
The device used to measure a patient's oxygen levels.
What is a pulse oximeter?
The most important step in preventing the spread of infection.
What is hand hygiene?
The normal range for an adult’s resting heart rate.
What is 60-100 beats per minute?
When transferring a patient from bed to wheelchair, this safety measure should be taken first.
(What is locking the wheels?)
he recommended number of chest compressions per minute in adult
What is 100-120 compressions per minute?
This type of lift is used to transfer non-weight-bearing patients.
What is a mechanical lift?
This type of PPE is required when entering an isolation room for airborne precautions.
What is an N-95 mask?
The correct placement of a blood pressure cuff.
What is 1 inch above the inner crease of the elbow?
The type of bath given to a patient who cannot get out of bed
bed bath
The proper placement of hands when performing the Heimlich maneuver
What is above the navel and below the ribcage
The equipment needed for measuring blood glucose levels.
What is a glucometer?
The minimum length of time hands should be washed according to CDC guidelines.
What is 20 seconds?
The term for an abnormally low body temperature.
What is hypothermia
The correct way to assist a patient with ambulation after surgery
What is using a gait belt?
The best way to respond if a patient has a seizure.
What is clearing the area and turning them on their side
The medical device used to suction secretions from a patient’s airway.
What is a suction catheter?
The correct disposal method for a used needle.
What is a sharps container?
The best way to document patient care accurately.
What is recording care immediately after providing it?
The best way to communicate with a hearing-impaired patient.
using written communication or sign language
This emergency situation requires the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
What is cardiac arrest?
This piece of equipment helps patients who cannot eat by mouth receive nutrition.
What is a feeding tube?
The type of isolation required for a patient with tuberculosis.
What is airborne isolation?
The vital sign change most concerning for a patient in shock.
What is low blood pressure?