Legal and Ethics
Intentional touching of a patient without consent.
What is battery?
Research that focuses on numbers and statistical analysis.
What is quantitative research?
The acronym used when responding to a fire.
What is RACE?
The recommended daily fluid intake for most adults.
What is 2-3 liters per day?
Range-of-motion exercises performed by the nurse.
What is passive ROM?
Failure to perform a duty resulting in patient harm.
What is dereliction, a component of malpractice?
Research that explores experiences, perceptions, and meanings.
What is qualitative research?
During a seizure, the nurse should immediately place the patient in this position.
What is side-lying?
Vitamins B and C belong to this vitamin classification.
What are water-soluble vitamins?
Muscle wasting resulting from inactivity.
What is atrophy?
This leadership style encourages staff participation in decision-making.
What is democratic leadership?
Nursing practice that integrates best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences.
What is Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
Infants should sleep in this position to reduce risk of SIDS.
What is supine?
Crackles and shortness of breath should be monitored when administering this isotonic solution.
What is 0.9% Normal Saline?
The Braden Scale score indicating high risk.
What is a score of 14?
A provider order is required before applying this intervention to a patient.
What are restraints?
This framework distinguishes data, information, and knowledge.
What is the nursing informatics framework?
Opioid medications increase the risk for this safety concern.
What are falls?
A patient with low sodium may exhibit confusion, headache, and seizures related to this condition.
What is hyponatremia?
This force occurs when skin remains stationary while underlying tissues move.
What is shearing?
Using furniture to prevent a patient from leaving is considered this type of restraint.
What is an inappropriate restraint?
When selecting research for EBP, this characteristic indicates how current the evidence is.
What is currency?
This environmental toxin is especially dangerous for children.
What is lead poisoning?
Ice chips, gelatin, and broth are included in this intake calculation category.
What is a clear liquid intake/I&O measurement?
A wound VAC promotes healing through formation of this tissue.
What is granulation tissue?