LCCC Nursing 1100 Exam 1 Questions With Complete
Solutions
Braden Scale
Evaluates Patients for risk of pressure ulcers on a scal of 1 to 4
in the categories of sensory perception, moisture, activity,
mobility and nutrition. A patient who scores lower than 18 is at
risk.
Order in which to apply PPE
Hand hygiene
Gown
Mask
,Goggles
Gloves
Order in which to remove PPE
Gloves
Goggles
Gown
Mask
Hand Hygiene
Standard Precautions
Apply to all body fluids secretions, excretions, and mucous
membranes.
National Patient Safety Goals
Identify residents correctly
Use Medicines safely
Prevent Infection
Prevent Residents from falling
Prevent Bed sores
The Norton Scale
Another scale for asessment of patient risk for pressure ulcers.
Scale of 1 (poor) -4 (good) in the categories of:
Physical Condition,
, Mental Condition, Activity, Mobility, and Incontinence. A
patient with a score of 14 or less is "at risk".
Locations of heart sound auscultation (& 2 priority locations)
1. Aortic Valve
2. Pulmonic Valve
3. Erb’s Point
4. Tricuspid Valve
5. Mitral Valve (Apical Pulse)
Contraindications for a blood pressure cuff:
(USUALLY SIDE SPECIFIC)
Surgical removal of lymph node (Ex. mastectomy).
IV or Arteriovenous fistula
Injury/disease, cast/bandage
orthostatic hypotension
Solutions
Braden Scale
Evaluates Patients for risk of pressure ulcers on a scal of 1 to 4
in the categories of sensory perception, moisture, activity,
mobility and nutrition. A patient who scores lower than 18 is at
risk.
Order in which to apply PPE
Hand hygiene
Gown
Mask
,Goggles
Gloves
Order in which to remove PPE
Gloves
Goggles
Gown
Mask
Hand Hygiene
Standard Precautions
Apply to all body fluids secretions, excretions, and mucous
membranes.
National Patient Safety Goals
Identify residents correctly
Use Medicines safely
Prevent Infection
Prevent Residents from falling
Prevent Bed sores
The Norton Scale
Another scale for asessment of patient risk for pressure ulcers.
Scale of 1 (poor) -4 (good) in the categories of:
Physical Condition,
, Mental Condition, Activity, Mobility, and Incontinence. A
patient with a score of 14 or less is "at risk".
Locations of heart sound auscultation (& 2 priority locations)
1. Aortic Valve
2. Pulmonic Valve
3. Erb’s Point
4. Tricuspid Valve
5. Mitral Valve (Apical Pulse)
Contraindications for a blood pressure cuff:
(USUALLY SIDE SPECIFIC)
Surgical removal of lymph node (Ex. mastectomy).
IV or Arteriovenous fistula
Injury/disease, cast/bandage
orthostatic hypotension
