Nursing and Clinical Flashcards
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What Does PQRST Stand For?
Provoking factors
Quality/type of pain
Region/Radiating
Severity/pain scale
Time/how long has pain lasted
Healthy BGL Range?
4 - 8
Feet Nerves?
Peroneal/top of foot
Tibial/bottom of foot
What Does ADPIE Stand For?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Hand Nerves?
Radial
Median
Ulna
Limb Circulation Colours
Pale, Inadequate arterial supply
Blue/cyanosis, inadequate venous return
Different Pulses
Carotid Artery
Brachial Pulse
Radial Pulse
Posterior Tibial
What is Normal BP Range?
110-159 systolic
Less than 80 diastolic
What is Normal Temp Range?
36.1 - 37.9
Normal RR?
10 - 20
Normal HR?
50 - 100
Normal O2 Saturation?
Above 94% unless COPD
What are Leukocytes?
Positive means white blood cell, indicating infections like UTIs
What is Specific Gravity?
Urine Density, low means watery, high means more waste product
What does Nitrites in Urine Mean?
Indicates bacteria may be present
What does glucose in the urine Mean?
Glucose in plasma exceeds renal threshold.
What is the primary goal of aseptic technique?
To prevent contamination by pathogens during medical procedures.
True or False: Aseptic technique is only important in surgical settings.
False.
Fill in the blank: Aseptic technique involves practices that maintain __________ conditions.
sterile.
What is the difference between aseptic technique and antiseptic technique?
Aseptic technique aims to maintain sterility, while antiseptic technique involves using substances to reduce pathogens.
True or False: It is acceptable to reuse sterile gloves if they appear clean.
False.
Fill in the blank: During aseptic procedures, the __________ area must remain sterile.
field.
What is the primary purpose of neurological observations?
To assess and monitor the functioning of the brain
True or False: Neurological observations include checking a patient’s level of consciousness.
True
