Nursing Vital Sign Assessments and Protocols Quiz
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What is the difference between acute and chronic pain?

  • Acute pain is related to vital signs, while chronic pain is related to diet.
  • Acute pain lasts 3-6 months, while chronic pain is short-acting.
  • Acute pain is short-acting, while chronic pain lasts 3-6 months. (correct)
  • Acute pain has an unknown cause, while chronic pain is severe.

    • Which precaution is necessary for patients with measles or chickenpox?

  • Contact precaution
  • Reverse isolation
  • Standard precaution
  • Airborne precaution (correct)

    • When taking an oral temperature, how long should one wait after drinking before measuring?

  • 2 hours
  • 1 hour
  • 15 minutes
  • 30 minutes (correct)

    • Which scale is used for assessing fall risk in patients?

    <p>Morse and STRATIFY</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of patients require reverse isolation?

    <p>Patients with weak immune systems like kidney transplant patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition warrants contact precautions?

    <p>Chickenpox</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using restraints in a healthcare setting?

    <p>To prevent harm to self or others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should a restraint order be redone if the patient has calmed down?

    <p>Every 2-4 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of heat transfer involves the transfer of heat through air movement?

    <p>Convection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of hand washing in healthcare?

    <p>To prevent the spread of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can assist nurses in applying restraints according to the text?

    <p>Non-certified personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the body lose heat energy through evaporation?

    <p>When a liquid is changed to a gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precautions are necessary for patients with adenovirus?

    <p>Private room or cohorting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection is NOT listed as requiring droplet precautions?

    <p>Pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lab value range is considered normal for White Blood Cell (WBC) count?

    <p>5000-10,000/mm3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the chronic care model include?

    <p>Resources and policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended for fall prevention?

    <p>Non-skid bathmats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Campinha-Bacote’s model of cultural competency, what is emphasized?

    <p>Increasing autonomy in patients' care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended injection site for IM injections?

    <p>Ventrogluteal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which age group should ear drops be administered by pulling the pinna down and back?

    <p>Children under 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What acronym can be used for fire safety protocols?

    <p>PASS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of assessing a patient with a chronic illness at home?

    <p>Evaluate caregiver competence and family coping skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation should buccal medication be administered?

    <p>When patient refuses oral medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should wrist restraints only be applied when the patient's skin is warm and pulse is bounding?

    <p>To prevent skin breakdown and impaired circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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