Anatomy/Physiology
What do your lungs help you do? (looking for more than "breathe")
Exchange oxygen and carbon-dioxide
A patient says they are in pain, another wants water, and another suddenly feels short of breath. Who does the nurse see first?
The patient who feels short of breath
What is a normal oxygen saturation?
>90%
What does BP stand for?
Blood pressure
What do your kidneys do for your blood?
Filter it
A patient has a fever, another needs help to the bathroom, and another is suddenly very confused. Who should the nurse assess first?
The patient who is suddenly confused
A patients blood pressure is 150/100. Is this a normal, low or high?
High
18 gauge
CPR works by using chest compressions to keep blood flowing to the brain and vital organs when the heart stops working properly.
A patient says they are nauseated, another has chest pain, and another wants a blanket. Which patient is the priority?
The patient with chest pain
A patient after surgery has a temperature of 103°F. What is the nurse worried about?
The patient has an infection from the surgery.
What does NPO stand for?
Nothing by mouth.
What are the 3 types of strokes?
Hemorrhagic, ischemic, transient ischemic
Ventilation vs perfusion
Ventilation: the movement of air to your lungs
Perfusion: movement of blood through the lungs and body to deliver oxygen
Your CVA pt complains of severe HA, has a BP of 190/110 and is diaphoretic only above the C4 fx. What is your nursing diagnosis?
Autonomic dysreflexia.