Nursing Fundamentals refers to the essential knowledge and skills required for providing basic
nursing care. It covers topics such as patient assessment, hygiene, vital signs, infection control,
and communication. These fundamentals serve as the foundation for all nursing practices,
ensuring that nurses can deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients in various
healthcare settings.
A nurse aid can assist with spiritual needs by - ✔✔-allowing client to talk about their beliefs
a quad cane has how many tips? - ✔✔-4
abdominal thrusts are used for - ✔✔-a blocked airway
abduction - ✔✔-Movement away from the midline
Abuse - ✔✔-Causing or attempting to cause physical injury; sexual assault; placing another in fear of
imminent physical harm
ac - ✔✔-before meals
ad lib - ✔✔-as desired
adduction - ✔✔-MOVEMENT TOWARD THE MIDLINE OF THE BODY
agonal breathing - ✔✔-irregular, gasping breaths that precede apnea and death
Always identify yourself with ___________ when dealing with Alzheimer's clients. - ✔✔-your name
Alzheimer's disease - ✔✔-A progressive and irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual
deterioration of memory, reasoning, language, and finally, physical reasoning
, antisepsis - ✔✔-A process that greatly reduces the number of microorganisms on skin or other tissue
aphasia - ✔✔-Absence or impairment of the ability to communicate through speech, writing, or signs
because of brain dysfunction.
Assault - ✔✔-A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause
bodily harm if not stopped
Bath temperature - ✔✔-105 degrees
Battery - ✔✔-an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact. Unlawful touching of another
person.
Before giving a bath the NA should have the patient - ✔✔-feel the water for comfort
blood pressure range for an adult - ✔✔-90/60--140/90
body mechanics - ✔✔-A term used to refer to the way in which the body moves and maintains its balance
by the most efficient use of all its parts
bp - ✔✔-blood pressure
BR - ✔✔-bathroom
cheyne-stokes respirations - ✔✔-Respiratory pattern that involves alternating periods of apnea and deep,
rapid breathing
clear liquid diet - ✔✔-Consists of foods that are clear and liquid at room temperature