Pain
What is the point at which a patient feels pain?
Pain Threshold
What angle can you administer a subcutaneous injection?
45 or 90 Degrees
What does the acronym PASS stand for?
Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
What are the 5 phases of the nursing process?
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning(Developing Goals & Outcomes), Implementation, and Evaluation
Normal WBC is?
5,000-10,000 mg/dl
Pain that extends to other areas
Radiating pain
What is the name of the medication used in an anaphylactic reaction?
Epi-pen (epinephrine)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid will not pay hospitals for the cost of additional care resulting from patient falls. True or False?
True
Another term for subjective data.
Symptoms
Name what PPE you would wear for a patient on AIRBORNE precautions.
Gown, gloves, N95 Hepafilter mask (respiratory), and eye wear.
What are some words used to describe the character of pain?
stabbing, burning, shooting, achey, dull, crushing
What does NSAID stand for?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
The most important way to prevent the spread of infection is?
Handwashing
Name the three different types of nursing diagnoses?
Actual, Risk, and Health Promotion
What is the best type of research study used in evidence based practice?
Randomized control trials (RCTs)
What is the name of the pain when you can still feel an amputated limb?
phantom pain
What are the names of the three locations for intramuscular injections?
Deltoid, vastus lateralis, and ventrogluteal
What assessment are required when a patient is in restraints?
Skin integrity, circulation, sensation. Respiratory status for patients in vest restraints. Mental and emotional condition of patient should always be assessed.
Name the three essential qualities of patient goals.
Patient centered, measurable, and realistic.
A patient is 12 hours post op for abdominal surgery, what is the nurse sure to assess for?
Paralytic ileus
Name four non-pharmacological pain interventions
Positioning, heat/cold therapy, guided imagery, distraction, meditation, yoga, biofeedback, acupuncture, etc.
Name the 7 rights of medication administration.
Right drug, dose, time, route, patient, documentation, and rationale.
Name four interventions for preventing falls for a patient in the health care facility?
Have call bell and most frequently used items within reach
Make hourly rounds
Keep patient close to nurse's station
Make sure items (bed, w/c) are locked
Grab bars
Sitter
When prioritizing nursing diagnoses, what does the nurse consider?
ABCs and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
How many milliliters are in an ounce?
30!