Nr 224 Fundamentals Chamberlain Study Guide Rated A+

what is the normal pulse range for an adult? {Ans: 60 - 100 bpm RADIAL pulse is what we use}what do you do if someones temperature is below 95 degrees F {Ans: they have hypothermia get medical attention immediately warm them up slowly, offer fluids if can}when a person is gowned up in PPE, what is sterile and what is not? {Ans: the mask on the nurse is NOT sterile the cap on the head is NOT sterile the back of the gown is NOT sterile the front of the gown around the chest area IS sterile the upper arm past the elbow on the gown of the nurse is NOT sterile gloves and fingertips IS sterile the forearm towards the wrist on the gown IS sterile anything below the waist on the gown is NOT sterile}who might get orthostatic hypotension? {Ans: In the elderly; with bedrest; post-operatively; dehydration, blood loss; with cardiac, BP, sedative or narcotic medications *FALL RISK! FALL RISK! FALL RISK!*}Medical asepsis {Ans: -clean technique -practice used to remove or destroy germs and to prevent their spread from one person or place to another person or place. -performing hand hygiene, wearing ppe,