Nclexpn Flashcards: Safe Use Of Equipment Assistive Devices

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This deck focuses on Safe Use Of Equipment Assistive Devices, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for Nclexpn.

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Flashcard 1: What is the correct action if a patient reports tingling while a heating pad is in use?

Answer: Remove heat source immediately and assess skin and sensation. Prevents potential burns or nerve damage by promptly discontinuing heat application and evaluating response.

Flashcard 2: What is the correct nursing action if a pulse oximeter reads low but the patient is asymptomatic?

Answer: Assess probe placement/perfusion and recheck before escalating. Rules out technical errors like poor sensor contact before assuming clinical deterioration.

Flashcard 3: What is the correct action when suction equipment is needed but the canister is full?

Answer: Replace canister using standard precautions before suctioning. Maintains infection control and equipment functionality by handling biohazard waste appropriately.

Flashcard 4: What is the correct response if enteral feeding is running and the patient is laid flat for care?

Answer: Pause feeding and re-elevate HOB; resume per policy when safe. Prevents reflux and aspiration by interrupting feeding during position changes that increase risk.

Flashcard 5: What is the correct nursing action if an IV pump alarm indicates occlusion?

Answer: Assess for kinks/infiltration; correct cause; restart per policy. Systematically troubleshoots to restore flow and prevent complications like infiltration.

Flashcard 6: What is the priority nursing action if a hospital bed wheel lock does not engage?

Answer: Remove bed from use and report for repair per facility policy. Prioritizes patient safety by immediately addressing equipment malfunction to prevent instability-related injuries.

Flashcard 7: Which option is correct when the patient begins to fall during ambulation?

Answer: Guide patient to the floor, protect head, and call for assistance. Minimizes injury by controlling descent and prioritizing protection of vital areas while seeking help.