NRS 315 - Exam 1 2025 update|comprehensive questions and verified
NRS 315 - Exam 1
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The use of a drug to restrict a patient's
movement or behavior, where the drug or
What is a chemical restraint?
dosage used isn't an approved standard
of treatment for the patient's condition
For patients pulling at lines, tubes, dress-
What is a non-behavioral restraint for?
ings or inability to follow instructions
To manage violent or self-destructive be-
havior that jeopardizes the immediate
What is a behavioral restraint for?
physical safety of the patient, staff, or
others
Involuntary confinement alone in a room,
What is seclusion?
prevented from leaving
Where is the only unit that typically does
Psych units
seclusion?
An unexpected occurrence involving
What is a sentinel event?
death, physical or psychological injury
What is an example of a sentinel event? Injuries resulting from use of restraints
How often do restraints need to be re-
Every 2 hours
moved and assessed?
How often do neuromuscular and neu-
rosensory need to be assessed for a pa- Every 2 hours
tient in restraints?
How often does the need for restraints
need to be reassessed and a new order Every 24 hours
put in?
What is the first line therapy for direct
Cold therapy
trauma?
VRL RID: vasoconstriction, reduce fever,
What are the therapeutic effects of cold local anesthetic, reduced cell metab-
therapy? olism, increased blood viscosity, de-
creased muscle tension and spasm
What is an important consideration re-
garding application of hot and cold ther- Requires an order
apy?
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How often should the site of cold applica-
Every 5 to 10 minutes
tion be assessed?
How long should cold therapy be on at a
20 minutes
time?
What are the two types of cold therapy? Moist and dry
VIIRE: vasodilation, increased blood
What are the therapeutic effects of heat flow, increased tissue metabolism, re-
therapy? duced muscle tension, eases joint stiff-
ness and pain
What are the two types of heat therapy? Moist and dry
CRPMPS: causative agent, reservoir,
What is the chain of infection? portal of exit, mode of transmission, por-
tal of entry, susceptible host
What is the sequence for donning PPE? Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
What is the sequence for doffing PPE? Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
When measuring in a syringe, what part
The first flat part, not the tip
of the plunger do you look at?
In regards to needle size, what does a
Smaller needle size
larger gauge number mean?
Where do primary fluid tubings start and Start at the fluid bag, end at IV insertion
end? site
Where do secondary fluid tubings start Start at the IV fluid bag, end at insertion
and end? port on primary tubing
Regarding IV piggyback, which bag is Primary bag is lower than the secondary
lower? bag
What should you check before running
Compatibility
two infusions as IV piggyback?
What is phlebitis? Inflammation of a vein
Redness, warmth, pain, red streak along
What are signs of phlebitis?
vein
Leakage of fluids or medications into sur-
What is infiltration?
rounding tissue
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NRS 315 - Exam 1
answers (complete solutions) ASSURED SUCCESS|GRADE A+!!
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The use of a drug to restrict a patient's
movement or behavior, where the drug or
What is a chemical restraint?
dosage used isn't an approved standard
of treatment for the patient's condition
For patients pulling at lines, tubes, dress-
What is a non-behavioral restraint for?
ings or inability to follow instructions
To manage violent or self-destructive be-
havior that jeopardizes the immediate
What is a behavioral restraint for?
physical safety of the patient, staff, or
others
Involuntary confinement alone in a room,
What is seclusion?
prevented from leaving
Where is the only unit that typically does
Psych units
seclusion?
An unexpected occurrence involving
What is a sentinel event?
death, physical or psychological injury
What is an example of a sentinel event? Injuries resulting from use of restraints
How often do restraints need to be re-
Every 2 hours
moved and assessed?
How often do neuromuscular and neu-
rosensory need to be assessed for a pa- Every 2 hours
tient in restraints?
How often does the need for restraints
need to be reassessed and a new order Every 24 hours
put in?
What is the first line therapy for direct
Cold therapy
trauma?
VRL RID: vasoconstriction, reduce fever,
What are the therapeutic effects of cold local anesthetic, reduced cell metab-
therapy? olism, increased blood viscosity, de-
creased muscle tension and spasm
What is an important consideration re-
garding application of hot and cold ther- Requires an order
apy?
1/9
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How often should the site of cold applica-
Every 5 to 10 minutes
tion be assessed?
How long should cold therapy be on at a
20 minutes
time?
What are the two types of cold therapy? Moist and dry
VIIRE: vasodilation, increased blood
What are the therapeutic effects of heat flow, increased tissue metabolism, re-
therapy? duced muscle tension, eases joint stiff-
ness and pain
What are the two types of heat therapy? Moist and dry
CRPMPS: causative agent, reservoir,
What is the chain of infection? portal of exit, mode of transmission, por-
tal of entry, susceptible host
What is the sequence for donning PPE? Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
What is the sequence for doffing PPE? Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
When measuring in a syringe, what part
The first flat part, not the tip
of the plunger do you look at?
In regards to needle size, what does a
Smaller needle size
larger gauge number mean?
Where do primary fluid tubings start and Start at the fluid bag, end at IV insertion
end? site
Where do secondary fluid tubings start Start at the IV fluid bag, end at insertion
and end? port on primary tubing
Regarding IV piggyback, which bag is Primary bag is lower than the secondary
lower? bag
What should you check before running
Compatibility
two infusions as IV piggyback?
What is phlebitis? Inflammation of a vein
Redness, warmth, pain, red streak along
What are signs of phlebitis?
vein
Leakage of fluids or medications into sur-
What is infiltration?
rounding tissue
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