Nursing Unit

How often would you turn a patient to prevent bed sores?

• once a day

• every hour

• every 2 hours

• twice per shift

Which of these nursing careers requires the least education?

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• Nurse Practitioner

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

• Nurse Anesthetist

T/F: You should always check patient identity before performing any procedure

• TRUE

• FALSE

Set of rules and standards that all healthcare workers must follow to prevent the spread of diseases by blood borne and body fluid pathogens

• Hippocratic Oath

• Nightingale Pledge

• Standard Precautions

• Contact Precautions

Which of these is NOT one of the 5 vital signs

• Respiratory Rate

• Blood Pressure

• Hemoglobin level

• Temperature

Body position where the patient is lying face down

• Supine

• Fowler's

• Prone

• Sim's

Which of these is NOT a reason for why it is important to turn patients frequently

• Prevents bed sores

• Sensory stimulation

• Provides movement and exercise

• Stimulates circulation

Which of these is NOT important when obtaining a patient's health history

• Name

• Hobbies

• Birthday

• Medication allergies

What is the most important step when transferring a patient to a wheelchair

• Ensure that the patient has no slip socks

• Allow the patient to wash their face before transferring

• Ensure that the wheels on the wheelchair are locked

• Keep the footrests in the down position

Which nurse works in a cancer unit

• Neonatal nurse

• Emergency room nurse

• Oncology nurse

• Med Surg nurse