COMPREHENSIVE NURSING PRACTICE;
50 Key Questions and Answers Across Essential Topics
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, 1 TOPIC: GENERAL NURSING PRACTICE
Q1: What is the normal range for adult body temperature?
A1: 36.1°C to 37.2°C (97°F to 99°F).
Q2: What is the primary purpose of vital signs assessment?
A2: To monitor the patient’s basic physiological functions and detect early signs of illness or
distress.
Q3: What does ABC stand for in emergency care?
A3: Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
Q4: When should a nurse use sterile gloves?
A4: During procedures involving sterile body areas or when handling sterile equipment to
prevent infection.
Q5: How often should wound dressings be changed?
A5: It depends on the type of wound, doctor’s orders, and wound condition but usually every 1
to 3 days.
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50 Key Questions and Answers Across Essential Topics
1
, 1 TOPIC: GENERAL NURSING PRACTICE
Q1: What is the normal range for adult body temperature?
A1: 36.1°C to 37.2°C (97°F to 99°F).
Q2: What is the primary purpose of vital signs assessment?
A2: To monitor the patient’s basic physiological functions and detect early signs of illness or
distress.
Q3: What does ABC stand for in emergency care?
A3: Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
Q4: When should a nurse use sterile gloves?
A4: During procedures involving sterile body areas or when handling sterile equipment to
prevent infection.
Q5: How often should wound dressings be changed?
A5: It depends on the type of wound, doctor’s orders, and wound condition but usually every 1
to 3 days.
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