Nursing Exam Review Flashcards

These flashcards cover essential nursing concepts, including assistive devices, pressure ulcer stages, respiratory assessments, dietary therapies, and medication administration techniques.

Assistive devices

Equipment like canes, walkers, and crutches used to aid mobility.

Stage one pressure ulcer

Localized area of skin that is red and does not blanch.

Incentive spirometer

A device that encourages patients to take deep breaths to promote lung expansion.

Choking

A blockage of the airway that can restrict breathing.

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.

Suctioning

The process of removing fluid or mucus from a patient's airway using a suction device.

Gastrostomy tube

A tube placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach for feeding.

Dosage calculations

Mathematical calculations used to determine the appropriate medication dosage for patients.

Clear liquid diet

A diet consisting of liquids that are clear at room temperature.

Swing-through method

An incorrect method for using crutches where the user swings both legs forward.

Vital signs

Measurements of the body's most basic functions: body temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.

Rhonchi

Rattling respiratory sounds that indicate airflow obstruction.

Medication administration

The process of giving medications to patients, including proper techniques and timing.

Pressure ulcer staging

A classification system used to describe the severity and depth of pressure ulcers.

Oxygen delivery devices

Equipment used to provide supplemental oxygen to patients.