VITAL SIGNS
What is the normal range for adult oral temperature in Fahrenheit?
97.6 F to 99.6 F
What is route of medication injected into the muscle?
Intramuscular (IM)
What condition is characterized by sadness lasting more than 2 weeks?
Depression
What is the most common type of elder abuse?
Neglect
What is single most effective way to prevent spread of infection
Handwashing
Which pulse site is used during CPR on an adult?
What is carotid artery
What are the 5 Rights of medication administration?
Right patient, drug, dose, route, time
What does the acronym "SI" stand for in mental health assessment?
Suicidal Ideations
Name one fall prevention strategy in the elderly?
Non-skid Footwear
Removing rugs
Assistive devices
Gloves, gowns & masks are what types of?
PPE
A blood pressure reading of 140/90 is classified as?
Stage 2 hypertension
Before giving Digoxin, the nurse should check what vital sign?
Apical Pulse
Name a therapeutic communication technique
Active Listening
Reflecting
Silence
Clarification
What age is generally considered the beginning of "older adulthood"?
65 years old
MRSA is resistant to which class of antibiotics
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is resistant to beta-lactams, including Methicillin, Amoxicillin, Oxacillin, & cephalosporins
What are the FIVE primary vital signs?
T-P-R-B/P-Pain
What is the method called to administer IM injections to prevent medication from escaping from the muscle?
Z-track method
What is it called when a patient hears voices?
Auditory Halluncinations
Delirium is usually classified as:
A) Chronic & irreversible
B) Acute & reversible
B) Acute & reversible
Delirium is a treatable condition characterized by a sudden change in mental status often leading to confusion, disorientation & altered attention. Sometimes includes illness, medication reaction & change in environment
What is the term for an infection acquired in a health care setting?
Nosocomial or healthcare-associated infection (HAI)
What does a pulse oximeter measure & what is normal range?
Measures oxygen saturation and normal range varies but is greater than 90% (page 520 Fundamentals textbook)
What type of medication is given once & not repeated
"One-time order"
What disorder involves cycles of mania & depression?
Bipolar
What is the sensory change of hearing loss called with aging patients?
Presbycusis
What type of precautions are needed for a patient with TB?
Airborne precautions
PPE such as fit-tested N95 respirator
Negative pressure rooms - contain contaminants & prevent them from escaping into surrounding environment - causes air to flow inward when door is open.
Positive pressure rooms protect inside environment - causes air to flow outward & protect from contaminants entering room.