Vital Signs
What is the normal range for an adult's oral temperature?
98.6°F (37°C), range 97°F–99°F
What is the most effective method to prevent infection?
Hand hygiene
What stage is a pressure injury with exposed muscle?
Stage 4
What is the purpose of a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain?
To remove fluids from surgical sites
Define dehiscence
Separation of wound edges
Which pulse site is used during CPR in adults?
Carotid artery
What PPE is needed for airborne precautions?
N95 respirator
What is the Braden Scale used for?
Predicting pressure injury risk
What type of dressing keeps wounds moist and absorbs exudate?
Foam dressing
What is the first sign of infection in a wound?
Redness and warmth
What does a blood pressure of 150/98 mmHg indicate?
Hypertension
Define surgical asepsis
A sterile technique eliminating all microorganisms
Which nutrient promotes wound healing?
Protein
What is the proper technique used to clean a surgical incision?
From the center outward
What is an evisceration?
Protrusion of organs through a wound
What term describes a heart rate below 60 bpm?
Bradycardia
Name a condition that requires contact precautions.
MRSA
What is serosanguinous drainage?
Clear, watery fluid mixed with blood
What is the priority when emptying a surgical drain?
Measure and record output
Which wound heals by primary intention?
Surgical incision with staples
When is the apical pulse preferred over radial?
When assessing for pulse deficit or irregular rhythm
What is the correct order to remove PPE?
Gloves, gown, wash hands, goggles, mask, wash hands.
What dressing is best for a dry, necrotic wound?
hydrogel
What is a penrose drain?
A soft, flexible tube for passive drainage
What color wound bed indicates healthy healing?
Red