NSG 3100: Exam #1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

NSG 3100: Exam #1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Rules for hand washing - Answer- -15-20 seconds -hands lower than elbows -firm rubbing circular motion -remove jewelry rules for baths - Answer- -long firm strokes -inspect skin -persuasion -stop if distress -use distraction -ask for help complete bath - Answer- sponge bath self help bath - Answer- patients confined to bed;can help with back/feet partial bath - Answer- client washes everything;nurse washes back bag bath - Answer- Commercially prepared washcloths that are moistened with a no- rinse-required cleaning product. towel bath - Answer- Nurse uses a single large towel to cover and wash a client tub bath - Answer- A bath given in a tub. independent - Answer- no bathing assistance needed Semi-dependent - Answer- requires help from another person moderately dependent - Answer- help from another person and/or device totally dependent - Answer- not able to participate at all foot care basics - Answer- -nails cut straight across -diabetics -no lotion between toes, may cause fissures and cracks in skin Oral care basics - Answer- -no lemon glycerin swabs (erodes enamel) -mouth swab in water -suction available Universal fall precautions - Answer- -familiarize with environment -teach call light -personal items in reach -handrails -bed locked and low -nonslip footwear -nightlight -clean, dry floor Fall Risk Factors - Answer- -Poor Vision -Cognitive dysfunction (confusion, disorientation, impaired memory/judgement) -mobility restrictions -Orthostatic hypotension -Urinary incontinence -Weakness -sedatives, hypnotics, tranquilizers, narcotic analgesics, and diuretics Seizure precautions - Answer- -padded side rails -suction working and available -clear area -lower to ground -check mouth -observe movements & time -turn on side -anti-seizure medications Poisoining - Answer- -proper labels -no poisonous plants -poison control number restraints - Answer- -only if needed:last resor