Fundamentals of Nursing 150 Final Exam –
Comprehensive Practice Questions, Key Concepts
& Exam Review graded A+
Terms in this set (78)
Professionalism mix of knowledge and skills delivered with dignity and respect
Ethics right and wrong
advocate for your pt based on their beliefs
report wrong doings
HIPPA do not discuss pt pvt information in crowded areas
only share pt information with appropriate members of
healthcare
Ohio Nurse Practice Act scope of practice
LPNs CAN give narcotics, CANNOT give IV push meds
body mechanics using the body in an efficient and careful way
oral hygiene mouth care
pt should be fowlers position
unconscious pt should be in lateral position w/ head turned to
the side
Types of infections Bacterial (antibiotics)
viral (symptomatic allow it to run its course)
chain of infection agent reservoir portal of exit mode of transmission portal or
entry host
Pt at risk for an infection infants, elderly, chronically ill, and or living in crowded spaces
CAUTIs Catheter associated urinary tract infections
Prevention: don't leave catheter in an longer than needed and
do not place bag on the floor
Possible threats to a pt safety fires
med errors
latex reactions
falls
Just Culture non punitive to improve pt outcomes
Donning PPE gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Doffing PPE gloves, goggles, gown, mask
, Isolation Pts with the same illness can be in the same room
place signage outside of the room
Don PPE outside of the room
Dof PPE inside the room before exiting
contact isolation gown and
gloves c diff
handwashing soap and water
Droplet isolation mask, eye shield
Airborne Isolation N95 mask or respirator, negative airflow room
Restraints MUST have a Physician order prior to applying unless an
urgent safety issue
lay eyes on pt every 15
min check every hr
remove every 2 hours if safe
Documenting restraints what type of restraint
how long in place
frequency pt
checked how pt
tolerated
what alternatives were attempted first
SBAR Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
Collaboration used to decrease the pts risk for injury
Vital signs BP 90-140/50-90
P 60-100
RR 12-20
O2 Sat 90-100
T 97-99.6
stage 1 pressure injury non
blanchable
intact
redness
stage 2 pressure injury partial thickness skin loss with serous drainage
stage 3 pressure injury full skin loss down to the SQ layer
stage 4 pressure injury full skinloss down to the muscle and bone
Heat and Cold Treatment Cold for first 24-48 hrs
Apply barrier between pt and source of hot cold
Comprehensive Practice Questions, Key Concepts
& Exam Review graded A+
Terms in this set (78)
Professionalism mix of knowledge and skills delivered with dignity and respect
Ethics right and wrong
advocate for your pt based on their beliefs
report wrong doings
HIPPA do not discuss pt pvt information in crowded areas
only share pt information with appropriate members of
healthcare
Ohio Nurse Practice Act scope of practice
LPNs CAN give narcotics, CANNOT give IV push meds
body mechanics using the body in an efficient and careful way
oral hygiene mouth care
pt should be fowlers position
unconscious pt should be in lateral position w/ head turned to
the side
Types of infections Bacterial (antibiotics)
viral (symptomatic allow it to run its course)
chain of infection agent reservoir portal of exit mode of transmission portal or
entry host
Pt at risk for an infection infants, elderly, chronically ill, and or living in crowded spaces
CAUTIs Catheter associated urinary tract infections
Prevention: don't leave catheter in an longer than needed and
do not place bag on the floor
Possible threats to a pt safety fires
med errors
latex reactions
falls
Just Culture non punitive to improve pt outcomes
Donning PPE gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Doffing PPE gloves, goggles, gown, mask
, Isolation Pts with the same illness can be in the same room
place signage outside of the room
Don PPE outside of the room
Dof PPE inside the room before exiting
contact isolation gown and
gloves c diff
handwashing soap and water
Droplet isolation mask, eye shield
Airborne Isolation N95 mask or respirator, negative airflow room
Restraints MUST have a Physician order prior to applying unless an
urgent safety issue
lay eyes on pt every 15
min check every hr
remove every 2 hours if safe
Documenting restraints what type of restraint
how long in place
frequency pt
checked how pt
tolerated
what alternatives were attempted first
SBAR Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation
Collaboration used to decrease the pts risk for injury
Vital signs BP 90-140/50-90
P 60-100
RR 12-20
O2 Sat 90-100
T 97-99.6
stage 1 pressure injury non
blanchable
intact
redness
stage 2 pressure injury partial thickness skin loss with serous drainage
stage 3 pressure injury full skin loss down to the SQ layer
stage 4 pressure injury full skinloss down to the muscle and bone
Heat and Cold Treatment Cold for first 24-48 hrs
Apply barrier between pt and source of hot cold
