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Fundamentals of Nursing Flashcards

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