Foundations of Nursing Flashcards
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A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the chain of infection. Which element, if eliminated, would most effectively prevent the spread of infection?
Answer: Mode of transmission
Breaking the mode of transmission (e.g., hand hygiene, PPE) is the most practical and effective strategy to interrupt the chain of infection.
A patient is ordered 250 mg of amoxicillin. The medication is available as 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Answer: 10 mL
Using the formula: (Desired / Have) × Volume = (250 / 125) × 5 mL = 2 × 5 = 10 mL.
Which documentation entry best reflects the principles of accurate nursing charting?
Answer: Patient stated 'I don't want to take those pills' and refused all 0800 medications; provider notified.
Accurate charting uses objective, specific, and factual language including direct quotes, actions taken, and follow-up notifications.
A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous injection of insulin. Which site should be avoided if the patient exercises the legs immediately after administration?
Answer: Thigh
Insulin absorbed from the thigh is accelerated by leg exercise, which can cause unpredictable hypoglycemia; the abdomen provides the most consistent absorption.
A patient has a nursing diagnosis of 'Risk for Falls.' Which intervention is the priority?
Answer: Keep the call light and personal items within reach and ensure the bed is in the lowest position
Environmental modifications that reduce the immediate risk of falling—such as lowering the bed and ensuring call light accessibility—are the highest-priority direct safety interventions.
When using the SBAR communication tool, which information is included in the 'Background' section?
Answer: Pertinent medical history, current diagnosis, and recent treatments
Background in SBAR includes relevant clinical history, diagnosis, and recent treatments that provide context for the situation.
A patient reports pain as 8/10 and requests medication. The nurse checks the MAR and finds the PRN analgesic is not due for another 90 minutes. The nurse should first:
Answer: Offer non-pharmacological comfort measures and reassess in 30 minutes
While awaiting medication eligibility, offering non-pharmacological measures (repositioning, distraction, heat/cold) is a safe and appropriate first intervention.