ECPI NUR 164 Exam Questions & Answers | Complete
Review
A sterile field is contaminated if it is left unattended for
Any amount of time
The 1-inch border of a sterile field is considered
Contaminated
The chain of infection includes how many links
6
The first link in the chain of infection is
Infectious agent
The portal of exit is
How the organism leaves the body
A normal adult respiratory rate is
12-20 breaths per minute
A normal adult heart rate is
60-100 beats per minute
A normal adult temperature in Celsius is
36-38°C
Blood pressure of 86/50 indicates
Hypotension
Pain is considered
Subjective data
Pulse oximetry measures
Oxygen saturation (SpO2)
Nail polish can affect
,Pulse oximeter accuracy
Orthostatic hypotension occurs when
BP drops upon standing
The most accurate core temperature site is
Rectal
Tachycardia means heart rate above
100 bpm
The Braden Scale assesses risk for
Pressure injuries
Immobile patients should be repositioned every
2 hours
Perineal care for females is cleaned
Front to back
A bed bath promotes
Hygiene and circulation
The safest position for eating is
High Fowler's
Dysphagia increases risk for
Aspiration
Footdrop is prevented with a
Footboard
Isometric exercise involves
Muscle contraction without movement
Isotonic exercise involves
Muscle contraction with movement
Proper body mechanics includes
, Wide base of support
Melatonin regulates
Sleep-wake cycle
The most effective way to prevent infection transmission is
Hand hygiene
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is NOT effective against
difficile spores
Airborne precautions require which mask
N95 respirator
Droplet precautions require staff to wear
Surgical mask
Contact precautions require
Gown and gloves
REM sleep is associated with
Dreaming
Older adults often experience
Fragmented sleep
Insomnia means
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Sleep hygiene includes
Limiting caffeine
Pain threshold is
Point at which pain is first felt
Pain tolerance is
Amount of pain one can endure
Nociceptors detect
Review
A sterile field is contaminated if it is left unattended for
Any amount of time
The 1-inch border of a sterile field is considered
Contaminated
The chain of infection includes how many links
6
The first link in the chain of infection is
Infectious agent
The portal of exit is
How the organism leaves the body
A normal adult respiratory rate is
12-20 breaths per minute
A normal adult heart rate is
60-100 beats per minute
A normal adult temperature in Celsius is
36-38°C
Blood pressure of 86/50 indicates
Hypotension
Pain is considered
Subjective data
Pulse oximetry measures
Oxygen saturation (SpO2)
Nail polish can affect
,Pulse oximeter accuracy
Orthostatic hypotension occurs when
BP drops upon standing
The most accurate core temperature site is
Rectal
Tachycardia means heart rate above
100 bpm
The Braden Scale assesses risk for
Pressure injuries
Immobile patients should be repositioned every
2 hours
Perineal care for females is cleaned
Front to back
A bed bath promotes
Hygiene and circulation
The safest position for eating is
High Fowler's
Dysphagia increases risk for
Aspiration
Footdrop is prevented with a
Footboard
Isometric exercise involves
Muscle contraction without movement
Isotonic exercise involves
Muscle contraction with movement
Proper body mechanics includes
, Wide base of support
Melatonin regulates
Sleep-wake cycle
The most effective way to prevent infection transmission is
Hand hygiene
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is NOT effective against
difficile spores
Airborne precautions require which mask
N95 respirator
Droplet precautions require staff to wear
Surgical mask
Contact precautions require
Gown and gloves
REM sleep is associated with
Dreaming
Older adults often experience
Fragmented sleep
Insomnia means
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Sleep hygiene includes
Limiting caffeine
Pain threshold is
Point at which pain is first felt
Pain tolerance is
Amount of pain one can endure
Nociceptors detect
