Home nursing

Med ad

100

What are the 5 Rights when administering medication to patient

• Right Patient

• Right Medication

• Right Route

• Right Dose

• Right Time

200

Name at least 3 types of medication

Any three:

Tablet, Capsule, Solution, Syrup, Suspension, Inhaler, Ointment

300

What does BD and PRN mean in hospital abbreviations

BD =  twice a day

PRN - when necessary

400

What are the 3 Checks when administering medication?

1. when taking it out of cupboard

2. when preparing medication

3. when about to serve patient medication

500

Name one example of inhaler medication

ventolin, salbultamol, (any acceptable answers)

Nutrition

100

What are the three Macronutrients? (required in large amounts)

Carbohydrate

Protein

Fats

200

Name two food containing potassium in them. 

Banana, Apples, oranges, lightly salted food

300

What does "my healthy plate" consist of?

Half a plate of fruits and vegetables

Quarter plate of whole grains 

Quarter plate of meat and others

400

Name two diet restrictions

1. DASH diet

2. Diabetes Mellitus diet

3. Low fat diet

500

What is a Easy Chew Diet?

Must be:

- Chopped to bite-sized pieces

- Easily broken by a fork

- Chewing is required

Vital signs

100

What is the normal range of temperature?

36.1 - 37.5

200

Name three types of thermometer

Tympanic, Oral, Axillary,  Rectal, Infra-red

300

what's the range of Systolic and diastolic blood pressure?

Systolic: 100-120mmHg

Diastolic: 60-80mmHg

400

When measuring the rate of the pulse, what to look out for?

Rhythm

• Is it regular or irregular?

• An abnormal rhythm is indicated by a missed beat or a beat that arrives too early

Strength

• Is it strong or weak? Is it thready or bounding?

• Reflects the strength of the blood pushing against the blood vessels.

• Equality on both sides of the body

• Do both readings present in the same manner?

500

What is the acronym for COLDSPA?

• Characteristic

• Onset

• Location

• Duration

• Severity

• Precipitating factors

• Associated factors

Pressure injuries

100

Name two areas of the body prone to pressure injuries.

Any two:

• Head

• Back

• Elbow

• Sacral

• Heel

• Knee (inner / outer)

• Toes

• Shoulder blades

• Hip

200

What is one risk factor for pressure injuries?

• Immobility & Inactivity

• Friction & Shear

• Old Age

• Moisture

• Nutrition

• Sensory Perception

• Disease conditions

300

What are the three main layers of skin?

epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

400

What scale is used to assess pressure injuries?

Braden Scale Assessment

500

What can you see when a patient has a stage 4 wound?

- full-thickness skin loss

- fat layer damaged with necrosis

- muscle layer damaged and/or necrosis

- bone layer exposed

Personal Hygiene + Mobility

100

Name two oral cleansing methods

Toothbrushes, Toothettes, Oral swabs

200

What is a commode chair used for?

used by people with limited mobility, illness, or disabilities to provide safe and convenient access to toileting

300

Name two Principles of Proper Body Mechanics

Any two:

• Body Alignment

• Line of Gravity

• Centre of Gravity

• Base of Support

400

What is the purpose of Trendelenburg’s Position?

used to promote blood supply to major organs such as brain & heart

500

Name 5 positions in nursing

• Supine Position

• Prone Position

• Fowler’s Position

• Orthopneic or Tripod Position

• Lateral Position

• Sims’ Position

• Trendelenburg’s Position

• Reverse Trendelenburg’s Position