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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 |
This deck focuses on basic nursing principles, infection control, safety measures, and the nursing process to build a strong foundation.