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Clinical Assessment & Patient Care Flashcards

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  1. When recording intake and output (I&O), which item counts as intake?

    Answer: IV fluids

    Intake includes all fluids entering the body, including oral, IV, and tube feedings.

  2. What is the average normal oral body temperature for an adult?

    Answer: 98.6°F (37.0°C)

    The average normal oral temperature is about 98.6°F or 37°C.

  3. An order reads "Ambulate TID." How often should the patient walk?

    Answer: Three times a day

    TID (ter in die) means three times a day.

  4. Which precautions are required for a patient with Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)?

    Answer: Contact precautions with gown and gloves, plus soap-and-water hand hygiene

    C. diff spores spread by contact and are not reliably killed by alcohol rubs, so soap and water is required.

  5. A patient in Fowler's position has the head of the bed elevated approximately how much?

    Answer: 45-60 degrees

    Fowler's position elevates the head of the bed about 45-60 degrees; semi-Fowler's is about 30-45 degrees.

  6. An order for "neuro checks q1h" directs staff to assess which of the following?

    Answer: Level of consciousness, pupil response, and motor strength

    Neurological checks evaluate consciousness, pupils, and motor/sensory function to detect changes in brain status.

  7. Under ACC/AHA guidelines, which adult blood pressure reading is classified as normal?

    Answer: 118/76 mm Hg

    Normal adult BP is less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolic.

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