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?
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60 to 100 beats per minute- What is the normal adult respiratory rate range at rest?
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12 to 20 breaths per minute- What is considered a normal adult blood pressure reading?
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Around 120/80 mmHg- What is the normal range for oral body temperature?
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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?
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95 to 100 percent- What tool is commonly used to assess a patient's risk for pressure injuries?
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The Braden Scale- What characterizes a Stage 1 pressure injury?
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Intact skin with nonblanchable redness- What characterizes a Stage 2 pressure injury?
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Partial thickness skin loss exposing the dermis- How often should an immobile patient generally be repositioned to prevent pressure injuries?
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At least every 2 hours- What position has the head of the bed raised 45 to 60 degrees?
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Fowler's position- What position has the head of the bed raised 30 to 45 degrees?
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Semi-Fowler's position- What position has the head of the bed raised 80 to 90 degrees?
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High Fowler's position- In what position is the head of the bed lower than the feet?
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Trendelenburg position- Which side-lying position, with the upper leg drawn up, is often used for enemas or rectal exams?
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Sims' position- What is the single most effective action to prevent the spread of infection?
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Hand hygiene
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