Fundamentals of vital signs, hygiene, patient safety, and basic nursing care.
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30 basic cards for Professional Nursing. It opens with "What is the typical normal body temperature range for an adult?" and "What is the normal resting heart rate for an adult, in beats per minute?". Study it alongside the other Professional sets below.
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- What is the typical normal body temperature range for an adult?
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Roughly 36.1 to 37.2 degrees Celsius (97 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit)- What is the normal resting heart rate for an adult, in beats per minute?
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60 to 100 beats per minute- What is the normal resting respiratory rate for an adult, in breaths per minute?
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12 to 20 breaths per minute- What is systolic blood pressure?
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The pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts- What is diastolic blood pressure?
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The pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes between beats- What is a typical normal blood pressure for an adult?
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About 120/80 mmHg- What instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
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A sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff)- What instrument is used to listen to heart and breath sounds?
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A stethoscope- Why is handwashing so important in patient care?
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It prevents the spread of infection- What is a nosocomial infection (hospital-acquired infection)?
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An infection that is acquired in a health care facility- What position is commonly used for a patient who has difficulty breathing?
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Fowler's position (semi-sitting)- What is a pressure ulcer (bedsore)?
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Damage to the skin caused by prolonged pressure- How can pressure ulcers be prevented in a bedridden patient?
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Reposition the patient regularly and keep the skin clean and dry- What is aseptic technique (asepsis)?
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Procedures used to prevent contamination by microorganisms- What protective equipment prevents contact with body fluids?
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Gloves and, when needed, a gown, mask, and goggles
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