NURS 100

West Coast University: NURS 100 ATI Skills Modules Week 1 to 4 Latest Updated 2023 Week 1 Infection Control • Infection: invasion & proliferation of microorganisms in body tissue w/ potential to affect nearly every body system • Standard precautions: reduce risk of transmission of micro-organisms (gloves & hand wash) • Transmission (isolation) precautions: for patients suspected to be infected w/ highly transmissible pathogens o Contact: VRE, MRSA, C. difficile, wound infections,...

West Coast University:NURS 100 Nursing care plan example Latest Updated 2022/2023 Nursing Care Plan Student Name West Coast University Class Name Term Student Instructor Date Course Patient Initials DOB / / Unit/Room # Height/Weight / Allergies Code Status Temperature (C/F, ...

West Coast University :NURS 100 Fundamentals for Nurses week 2 Assignments 1. The patient's record shows that the pulse is 88 beats per minute, +3. The nurse described this finding as a pulse. a. Bounding ℹ A bounding pulse is a pulse that feels as though your heart is pounding or racing. Your pulse will probably feel strong and powerful if you have a bounding pulse. Your doctor might refer to your bounding pulse as heart palpitations, which is a term used to describe abnormal flutteri...

West Coast University: NURS 100 Midterm Study Guide Latest updated 2022/2023 1. Fall prevention: - Patients are at risk for falls (dementia, Alzheimer’s, confusion, vision, HISTORY OF FALLS) Indications for risk for falls: yellow nametag, yellow signs. Patient safety #1 - When patient starts to fall, SLOWLY let them slide on the floor, close to you. 2. Occult blood: test to see hidden blood in the stool (can send specimen stool to lab to see if there is blood in the stool) - Black stool...

West Coast University: NURS 100 Week 1 Study Guide Latest 2022/2023 Vital signs 1. Normal ranges: a. Temperature i. Adult: (98.6 – 100.4 F) Newborn: 97.7-99.5 Elderly: 95.9 – 99.5 Infants: 98.7 – 100.5 ii. Rectal & Temporal – 0.9 HIGHER iii. Auxillary & Tympanic – 0.9 LOWER iv. Measure Rectal or Tympanic for core body temp ▪ No rectal for PT w/ Platelet disorder, bleeding, trauma (MI), diarrhea, or infants < 3M ▪ Tympanic – Adult: ear UP/BACK Child: DOWN/BACK < 3...

West Coast University: NURS 100Funds Midterm Study Guide Review 2 Funds Lecture Midterm Study Guide Fall Prevention - Complete a fall­risk assessment for each patient conducted on admission and routinely until patients discharge. o Many health care organizations are implementing hourly rounding. - Apply yellow­colored wristband to patients to communicate that patient is at risk of falling. - Be sure patient knows how to use call light and that it is in reach - Provide regular toiletin...

West Coast University, NURS 100 Quiz 1 - Study Guide 1. Communication is the means to establish helping-trust relationships. 2. Need to find 3. Nursing diagnosis is Impaired Verbal Communication and could be due to: 1. Inability to articulate words 2. Inappropriate verbalization 3. Difficulty forming words 4. Difficulty comprehending 4. If patients cannot speak clearly use letter board, flash cards etc, a. If Cognitive impairment: use family and friends in conversations also use pictu...

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100 Final Study Guide Chapter 10: Medical and Surgical Asepsis - Hand Hygiene: Use antimicrobial soap and water when your hands are visibly soiled, before you eat, after using the bathroom, and after contact of bodily fluid. Scrub your hands for 15 seconds - Alcohol based product use 3-5ml of the product - Stand 3 feet away from those coughing - Keep nails short - No gel polish because it increases risk of microbes - Remove jewelry from hands and wrist - Never shake linens - Clean t...

d. All of the above Hazards associated with compressed gases include: a. Oxygen displacement b. Explosions c. Toxic gas exposures d. All of the above b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct? a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first d. It is acceptable to wear multiple layers of gloves...

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NURS 100 FINAL REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED SUCCESS LATEST UPDATE 2021/2022 RATED A+ (OVER 18 CHAPTERS)

NURS 100 FINAL REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED SUCCESS LATEST UPDATE 2021/2022 RATED A+ (OVER 18 CHAPTERS)

d. All of the above Hazards associated with compressed gases include: a. Oxygen displacement b. Explosions c. Toxic gas exposures d. All of the above b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them Which of the following statements regarding the use of gloves is correct? a. You do not need to wash your hands before putting on gloves b. Turn gloves inside out when removing them c. It is acceptable to reuse gloves if you wash them first d. It is acceptable to wear multiple la...

1. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA)? a. To test and license LPN/LVNs. b. To define the scope of LPN/LVN practice. c. To improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN. d. To limit the LPN/LVN employment placement. ANS: B While improving quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN may be a result of the NPA, the primary purpose of the NPA of each state defines the scope of nursing practice in that state. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive ...

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