Fundamentals of Nursing Flashcards
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A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which step should be performed first?
Answer: Explain the procedure to the patient
Patient education and consent must occur before initiating any invasive procedure.
Which of the following findings is a classic sign of dehydration in an adult patient?
Answer: Decreased skin turgor
Decreased skin turgor (tenting) is a classic sign of dehydration caused by loss of interstitial fluid.
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client using a PCA pump. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
Answer: Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min
A respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min indicates opioid-induced respiratory depression, which is a life-threatening emergency.
Which nursing action best demonstrates the principle of beneficence?
Answer: Administering analgesics to relieve a client's pain
Beneficence means acting in the best interest of the patient, such as providing pain relief.
A nurse is changing a wound dressing. Which action maintains sterile technique?
Answer: Keeping the sterile field in view at all times
The sterile field must remain in constant view to ensure it is not contaminated.
What is the correct needle angle for an intramuscular (IM) injection?
Answer: 90 degrees
IM injections are administered at a 90-degree angle to ensure the medication reaches the muscle tissue.
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