Nursing Care and Patient Safety Overview

These flashcards cover essential nursing concepts including patient safety, infection control, medication administration rights, and key assessments in clinical practice.

What is the primary purpose of verifying patient identification in healthcare?

To ensure correct care, safety, and compliance.

What are the '7 rights' of medication administration?

Right patient, right drug, right dose, right time, right route, right reason, right documentation.

What is Protective Isolation?

A method that separates vulnerable patients from common bacteria to prevent infection.

Name the fundamental principles of infection control in healthcare settings.

Standard precautions, including hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

What are some key strategies for preventing patient falls in healthcare settings?

Use bed rails, ensure low bed height, set alarms, and provide proper footwear.

How is GCS used in healthcare?

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assesses the level of consciousness in patients.

What is the importance of hand hygiene in infection control?

It is the most effective way to prevent infection transmission.

What medications are typically found in a crash cart?

Epinephrine, amiodarone, atropine, and naloxone.

What are the four stages of bedsores?

From red skin to deep wounds.

What is the normal range for healthy adult blood pressure?

90/60 to 120/80 mmHg.

What does the ABCDE method stand for in patient assessment?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure.

What action should you take first if a patient suddenly becomes short of breath?

Assess airway and breathing immediately.

What is the main reason for using large-bore IV cannulas in trauma patients?

To allow rapid fluid and blood resuscitation.

Describe the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Type 1 diabetes involves little or no insulin production, while Type 2 diabetes is due to insulin resistance and may be managed with lifestyle modifications.

What immediate steps should be taken when managing a patient with a seizure?

Ensure airway patency and patient safety without restraining the patient.

What are common signs and symptoms of a stroke?

Sudden weakness or numbness of one side, facial drooping, difficulty speaking, loss of balance.

What infection prevention protocols should be followed in daily nursing practice?

Hand hygiene, use of PPE, safe injection practices, proper waste disposal.

How do you engage patients in their care according to patient safety goals?

Encourage them to participate in their care and report any concerns.

What does the acronym MONA stand for in cardiac care?

Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin.

What is pulmonary edema and how is it managed?

It is fluid accumulation in the lungs, managed by positioning the patient upright and administering oxygen and diuretics.

What are the signs of heatstroke?

Very high body temperature and altered mental status.