Nursing Assessment
While assessing, what is the priMary source of information?
Who is The Patient
How long should an apical pulse be taken for?
Who is the founder of nursing?
Who is Florence Nightengale
Which medications can not be crushed?
What is extended/slow release & enteric coated medications
How do nurses reduce the transmission of disease?
What is by proper handwashing
What type of data while assessing is observable, measurable, can be seen, heard, or felt by someone?
What is Objective Data
What is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure?
What is Pulse Pressure
What exam must a nurse pass in order to practice?
What is the NCLEX
When administering Regular insulin and NPH, which one gets drawn up first?
Who’s condition is the yellowing of the sclera in the eyes and skin?
What is jaundice
What does NANDA-I stand for?
What is the North America Nursing Diagnosis Association International
What is the difference between the apical and radial pulse?
What is Pulse Deficit
The student nurse works under the direction of what healthcare member?
Who is the Licensed Nurse, RN
What is the appropriate size needle length and gauge for a vaccination in an average adult?
What is a 21-23 gauge and 1-1.5 inch needle
What type of aseptic technique is considered a sterile technique?
What is surgical asepsis
Which assessment is done shortly after a patient is admitted and is used as the baseline for future comparison?
What is the Initial Assessment
What is a temporary fall in blood pressure associated with assuming an upright position?
What is Orthostatic Hypotension
What must a nurse always verify?
In what part of pharmacokinetics is bioavailability found?
What is absorption
At what stage of infection is a person most infectious?
What is the Prodromal stage
What kind of assessment gathers date about a specific problem that has already been identified?
What is a Focused Assessment
If peripheral radial pulse can not be palpated, what device should be used?
What is an Ultrasound Doppler
This method of nursing care is designed around the needs of the patient or resident and works to meet that person’s needs more efficiently?
What is Patient Centered Care
What are the SIX rights of medication administration?
What is Right MEDICATION, Right DOSE, Right PATIENT, Right ROUTE, Right TIME, Right DOCUMENTATION
An infection that is spread throughout the body and damages different parts is called what?
What is a Systemic Infection