Nursing Fundamentals: Core Concepts
Essential nursing concepts every nursing student needs — vital signs, assessment techniques, medication administration, and patient safety.
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What is the normal range for an adult's resting heart rate?
60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm).
What is the normal respiratory rate for a healthy adult at rest?
12 to 20 breaths per minute.
What is considered the 'normal' blood pressure reading for a healthy adult?
Less than 120/80 mmHg.
What is the expected range for oxygen saturation (SpO2) in a healthy adult?
95% to 100%.
What is the minimum recommended duration for washing hands with soap and water?
At least 20 seconds.
What does the 'sublingual' route of medication administration involve?
Placing the medication under the tongue to dissolve.
What are the 'Six Rights' of medication administration?
Right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation.
In what order should a nurse perform a physical assessment of the abdomen?
Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, and Palpation.
What are the five steps of the Nursing Process (ADPIE)?
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
What defines a Stage 1 pressure injury?
Intact skin with non-blanchable erythema (redness).
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