Nursing Quiz: Patient Positions & Catheterization

<p>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Managing moisture around the area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gender (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aspiration pneumonia (A), Dehydration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nurse discusses the importance of the catheter with the patient. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indwelling catheterization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4.6 to 8 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proper handwashing (A), Wiping from front to back after voiding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Take frequent baths (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bulk-forming (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Large proteins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hemorrhoids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cathartics (A), Laxatives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient receiving opioid analgesics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reddish-pink wound bed without slough (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to prescribe their own medication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assess the patient's condition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blanchable erythema (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrition is essential for organ function. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right color (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Read labels at least 3 times before administration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ability to swallow (A), Presence of intact gag reflex (B), Ability to cough (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patient with skin abrasions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Controlling sodium intake (B), Eating low-fat dairy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diabetes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>My family has a history of heart disease. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased difficulty with balance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Offering pictures or a communication board (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protein and Vitamins A &amp; C (A), Adequate hydration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trough indicates minimum serum concentration before the next dose. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Skin breakdown (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Skin irritation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regularly updating nursing knowledge (B), Proper documentation of assessments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Precautions to ensure effective range of motion exercises include avoiding forcing joints beyond their capacity, carrying out movements slowly and smoothly, and being mindful that mild pain may occur.

Using two identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) is crucial to ensure the correct patient receives treatment.

Medication prescriptions include the generic name, route of administration, and dose/frequency.

Displaying patient names publicly in a healthcare unit violates HIPAA guidelines.

Managing moisture is the most appropriate action to prevent pressure injuries in a patient with urinary incontinence.

Avoid supine position to prevent aspiration.

Pain, position, and age influence bowel elimination, but gender does not.

Dysphagia can lead to weight loss, aspiration pneumonia, decreased nutrition, and dehydration.

The nurse assesses urination patterns, patient expectations, and potential permanent changes in elimination, not the procedure's explanation.

Used for indwelling catheterization, not intermittent catheterization or irrigation.

A normal urine pH range is 4.6 to 8.

Wiping from front to back, proper handwashing, and adequate fluid intake prevent UTIs, not frequent sex or indwelling catheters.

The nurse's advice focuses on hygiene and hydration, not other factors irrelevant to UTI prevention.

Damage to the glomeruli (tiny filters in the kidneys).

Solutions for constipation that don't address the underlying cause but provide immediate relief.

A statement that shows a need for more teaching about bowel elimination.

Laxatives that increase stool size by absorbing water.

Swollen blood vessels in the anus and rectum often caused by straining during bowel movements.

Medication used to help stimulate or regulate bowel movements.

Factor that increases the likelihood of a patient experiencing constipation.

Essential for maintenance, repair of body tissues, organ functions, growth and development

A statement about the MyPlate program that needs correction.

A pressure injury where the skin is broken, exposing underlying tissues.

A Braden Scale score of 11 indicates a high risk for pressure injuries.

Early sign of pressure that resolves if pressure is released

First step after discovering a medication error

Rights patients have regarding medication administration.

The reason why the antidote is kept at the bedside of the patient

Strategies to prevent choking or inhaling food/liquids while swallowing.

Conditions where oral medication is appropriate.

Recommendations for healthy eating encompassing various food groups.

The most expensive chronic illness to treat in terms of healthcare costs.

A risk factor for heart disease that cannot be changed.

Law requiring emergency care before transfer.

A common change in sensation of body position and movement in older adults

A communication approach used for patients with expressive aphasia using visual aids.

Categorization of pressure injuries by the severity of the wound.

Substances or factors that promote wound healing.

The organization responsible for ensuring medication safety and effectiveness.

The lowest blood level of a medication, taken just before the next dose

Condition that places a patient at increased risk for sore/damaged skin

Preventing problems with nasal cannula use.

Roles and duties of a nurse.

When two medications combined have a stronger effect than taking them separately

The method of medication administration with the quickest absorption rate.

Actions to prevent professional negligence and malpractice.