NURS 231 Practice Questions wuth 100% Correct Answers

Normal range of BP Correct Answer SBP <120 and DBP <80 Normal range of pulse Correct Answer 60-100 at rest Normal range of respirations Correct Answer 12-20 Normal range of pulse ox Correct Answer 95-100 Name the steps of the nursing process in sequence Correct Answer assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation What is the minimum length of time to turn a bed ridden patient Correct Answer q2h Discuss the rationale for restrictions on using restraints Correct Answer research has shown that restraints do not guarantee safety and in fact they are associated with more lethal injuries they may cause physiological and psychological harm, loss of dignity, and even death When physical restraints are used, where and how are they attached to the bed Correct Answer use a quick release knot that doesn't tighten when pulled, and secure to bed frame The most effective way to help precent the spread of organisms is by Correct Answer washing hands Differentiate between medical and surgical asepsis Correct Answer medical: procedures and practices that reduce the number and transfer of pathogens Surgical: practices used to render and keep objects and areas free of micro-organisms What is the name of the government agency that regulates guidelines for infection control Correct Answer CDC Name 4 principles of surgical asepsis Correct Answer -all objects used in a sterile field must be sterile -sterile objects become unsterile when touched by unsterile objects -sterile objects that are out of sight or below the waist or table level are considered unsterile -sterile objects can become unsterile by prolonged exposure to airborne microorganisms Name 2 patient identifiers Correct Answer name and DOB