Fundamentals of Nursing Flashcards
NCLEX RN Flashcards
| Front | Back |
| Airborne precautions | Wear N95 respirator; Patient in negative pressure room |
| Basic fall prevention interventions | Use non skid footwear; Ensure call light within reach; Keep bed in lowest position; Place fall risk sign |
| Components of a head to toe assessment | General survey > Vital signs > Neurological > Cardiovascular > Respiratory > Gastrointestinal > Musculoskeletal > Integumentary |
| Components of the chain of infection | Infectious agent > Reservoir > Portal of exit > Mode of transmission > Portal of entry > Susceptible host |
| Contact precautions | Don gloves and gown before entering room and remove before exiting |
| Droplet precautions | Wear surgical mask within three feet of patient; Place mask on patient if transport needed |
| Five moments for hand hygiene | Before touching patient; Before aseptic task; After body fluid exposure; After touching patient; After touching patient surroundings |
| Five rights of delegation | Right task > Right circumstance > Right person > Right direction and communication > Right supervision |
| Five rights of medication administration | Right patient; Right drug; Right dose; Right route; Right time |
| Morse fall risk factors | History of falling; Secondary diagnosis; Ambulatory aid; IV therapy; Gait; Mental status |
| Normal adult vital sign ranges | Temp 36-38°C > Pulse 60-100 bpm > Respirations 12-20 per minute > BP 90-120/60-80 mmHg |
| PASS for fire extinguisher | Pull pin > Aim nozzle at base > Squeeze handle > Sweep side to side |
| Principles of aseptic technique | Maintain sterile field; Avoid reaching over field; Keep sterile objects above waist; Replace contaminated items |
| RACE in fire safety | Rescue patient > Activate alarm > Contain fire > Extinguish or evacuate |
| SBAR communication tool | Situation > Background > Assessment > Recommendation |
| Sequence for doffing PPE | Gloves > Goggles or face shield > Gown > Mask or respirator > Perform hand hygiene |
| Sequence for donning PPE | Perform hand hygiene > Gown > Mask or respirator > Goggles or face shield > Gloves |
| Stages of pressure ulcers | Stage I nonblanchable erythema > Stage II partial thickness > Stage III full thickness skin loss > Stage IV tissue loss |
| Standard precautions | Apply to all patients regardless of diagnosis to prevent infection transmission |
| Steps of the Nursing Process | Assessment > Diagnosis > Planning > Implementation > Evaluation |
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About the Flashcards
Flashcards for the NCLEX RN exam provide concise prompts and quick answers to reinforce essential clinical terminology and stepwise procedures. Use them to master the nursing process, head-to-toe assessment components, normal adult vital sign ranges, pressure ulcer staging, and the correct sequences for donning and doffing PPE.
Focus on infection control concepts like the chain of infection, standard and isolation precautions, hand hygiene moments, and principles of aseptic technique, plus practical safety protocols such as RACE and PASS, fall prevention, medication administration rights, SBAR communication, and fundamentals of delegation. These cards support memorization of terminology, concepts, and key ideas commonly tested on the exam.
Topics covered in this flashcard deck:
- Nursing process steps
- Head-to-toe assessment
- Infection control and PPE
- Medication administration rights
- Safety and emergency protocols
- Communication and delegation