Core nursing fundamentals scoped to the LPN/LVN practical nursing role: basic care, comfort measures, and scope-of-practice boundaries tested on NCLEX-PN.
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- What is the normal adult resting heart rate range?
- 60 to 100 beats per minute
- What is the normal adult respiratory rate range at rest?
- 12 to 20 breaths per minute
- What is considered a normal adult blood pressure reading?
- Around 120/80 mmHg
- What is the normal range for oral body temperature?
- 97.6 to 99.6 F (36.5 to 37.5 C)
- What is the normal pulse oximetry (oxygen saturation) range for a healthy adult?
- 95 to 100 percent
- What tool is commonly used to assess a patient's risk for pressure injuries?
- The Braden Scale
- What characterizes a Stage 1 pressure injury?
- Intact skin with nonblanchable redness
- What characterizes a Stage 2 pressure injury?
- Partial thickness skin loss exposing the dermis
- How often should an immobile patient generally be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries?
- At least every 2 hours
- What position has the head of the bed raised 45 to 60 degrees?
- Fowler's position
- What position has the head of the bed raised 30 to 45 degrees?
- Semi-Fowler's position
- What position has the head of the bed raised 80 to 90 degrees?
- High Fowler's position
- In what position is the head of the bed lower than the feet?
- Trendelenburg position
- Which side-lying position, with the upper leg drawn up, is often used for enemas or rectal exams?
- Sims' position
- What is the single most effective action to prevent the spread of infection?
- Hand hygiene