A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about hand hygiene. Which statement indicates correct understanding?
A nurse is implementing measures to prevent pressure injurie…
A nurse is implementing measures to prevent pressure injuries in a bedridden patient. Which intervention is most effective?
A nurse needs to calculate an IV flow rate. The order is for…
A nurse needs to calculate an IV flow rate. The order is for 1000 mL of normal saline over 8 hours. Using a tubing factor of 15 gtt/mL, what is the correct flow rate in drops per minute?
A nurse is caring for an immobile patient. Which hygiene int…
A nurse is caring for an immobile patient. Which hygiene interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
A patient with an infection has a fever of 102°F (38.9°C). W…
A patient with an infection has a fever of 102°F (38.9°C). Which physiological change does the nurse anticipate?
A patient asks about the correct way to take medications. Wh…
A patient asks about the correct way to take medications. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
A patient in the emergency department has a blood pressure o…
A patient in the emergency department has a blood pressure of 82/50 mmHg, a heart rate of 130 beats per minute, and cool, clammy skin. What is the nurses priority intervention?
A nurse is assessing a patient for risk factors of skin brea…
A nurse is assessing a patient for risk factors of skin breakdown. Which factor places the patient at the highest risk?
A patient receiving a blood transfusion reports chills and b…
A patient receiving a blood transfusion reports chills and back pain. What is the nurses priority action?
A postoperative patient is at risk for hypotension. Which in…
A postoperative patient is at risk for hypotension. Which intervention is most appropriate to prevent this complication?