PATIENT CARE, SAFETY, AND CLINICAL SKILLS
REVIEW 2026
◉ Specimens (label).
Answer: Specimens should be properly labeled with the patient's
name, date, time of collection, and type of specimen to ensure
accurate diagnosis and treatment.
◉ Orders expected for patients with infection.
Answer: Orders may include blood cultures, wound cultures,
imaging studies, and prescriptions for antibiotics or other
treatments.
◉ Braden Scale.
Answer: A tool used to assess a patient's risk of developing pressure
ulcers.
◉ Purpose of the Braden Scale.
Answer: To identify individuals at risk for pressure injuries to
implement preventive measures.
,◉ When to use the Braden Scale.
Answer: Typically used upon patient admission and periodically
during hospitalization.
◉ Categories of the Braden Scale.
Answer: Includes sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility,
nutrition, and friction/shear.
◉ Sensory Perception.
Answer: Assesses the patient's ability to respond to pressure-related
discomfort.
◉ Moisture Category.
Answer: Evaluates the degree of moisture on the skin, which can
affect skin integrity.
◉ Activity Category.
Answer: Measures the level of physical activity of the patient.
◉ Mobility Category.
Answer: Assesses the patient's ability to change and control body
position.
, ◉ Nutrition Category.
Answer: Evaluates the patient's nutritional status and its impact on
skin health.
◉ Friction/Shear Category.
Answer: Assesses the risk of skin damage due to friction and shear
forces.
◉ Ice therapy.
Answer: A method used to reduce swelling and numb pain by
applying cold to an injured area.
◉ Heat therapy.
Answer: A technique that involves applying warmth to relax muscles
and improve blood flow to an affected area.
◉ When to use ice therapy.
Answer: Recommended immediately after an injury or during acute
inflammation to minimize swelling and pain.
◉ When to use heat therapy.
Answer: Best used for chronic pain or muscle stiffness to promote
relaxation and increase circulation.