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Fundamentals of Nursing  Flashcards

NCLEX RN Flashcards

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Airborne precautionsWear N95 respirator; Patient in negative pressure room
Basic fall prevention interventionsUse non skid footwear; Ensure call light within reach; Keep bed in lowest position; Place fall risk sign
Components of a head to toe assessmentGeneral survey > Vital signs > Neurological > Cardiovascular > Respiratory > Gastrointestinal > Musculoskeletal > Integumentary
Components of the chain of infectionInfectious agent > Reservoir > Portal of exit > Mode of transmission > Portal of entry > Susceptible host
Contact precautionsDon gloves and gown before entering room and remove before exiting
Droplet precautionsWear surgical mask within three feet of patient; Place mask on patient if transport needed
Five moments for hand hygieneBefore touching patient; Before aseptic task; After body fluid exposure; After touching patient; After touching patient surroundings
Five rights of delegationRight task > Right circumstance > Right person > Right direction and communication > Right supervision
Five rights of medication administrationRight patient; Right drug; Right dose; Right route; Right time
Morse fall risk factorsHistory of falling; Secondary diagnosis; Ambulatory aid; IV therapy; Gait; Mental status
Normal adult vital sign rangesTemp 36-38°C > Pulse 60-100 bpm > Respirations 12-20 per minute > BP 90-120/60-80 mmHg
PASS for fire extinguisherPull pin > Aim nozzle at base > Squeeze handle > Sweep side to side
Principles of aseptic techniqueMaintain sterile field; Avoid reaching over field; Keep sterile objects above waist; Replace contaminated items
RACE in fire safetyRescue patient > Activate alarm > Contain fire > Extinguish or evacuate
SBAR communication toolSituation > Background > Assessment > Recommendation
Sequence for doffing PPEGloves > Goggles or face shield > Gown > Mask or respirator > Perform hand hygiene
Sequence for donning PPEPerform hand hygiene > Gown > Mask or respirator > Goggles or face shield > Gloves
Stages of pressure ulcersStage I nonblanchable erythema > Stage II partial thickness > Stage III full thickness skin loss > Stage IV tissue loss
Standard precautionsApply to all patients regardless of diagnosis to prevent infection transmission
Steps of the Nursing ProcessAssessment > Diagnosis > Planning > Implementation > Evaluation
This deck focuses on basic nursing principles, infection control, safety measures, and the nursing process to build a strong foundation.
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