This drug is a vasopressor that increases BP by stimulating alpha receptors.
What is norepinephrine? (levophed)
This setting controls the amount of oxygen delivered to the patient.
What is FiO₂?
This is the first drug given in pulseless VT/VF.
What is epinephrine?
This bundle prevents ventilator-associated pneumonia.
What is the VAP bundle?
This acronym helps structure nurse handoffs.
What is SBAR?
This sedative is commonly used in ICU and does not cause respiratory depression.
What is dexmedetomidine? (precedex)
This mode delivers a set rate and volume regardless of patient effort.
What is Assist-Control?
This rhythm requires immediate defibrillation.
What is ventricular fibrillation?
This antiseptic is used for central line insertion.
What is chlorhexidine?
This type of documentation should be objective and factual.
What is a B-safe?
This opioid is more potent than morphine and often used in PCA pumps
What is hydromorphone? (Dilaudid)
This alarm sounds when the patient bites the tube or has thick secretions.
What is high-pressure alarm?
This compressions-to-breaths ratio is used in adult CPR.
What is 30:2?
This infection is associated with urinary catheters.
What is CAUTI?
This score assesses sedation levels in ICU.
What is RASS?
This anticoagulant requires monitoring of aPTT or anti-Xa levels.
What is heparin?
This setting prevents alveolar collapse at end-expiration.
What is PEEP?
This reversible cause of cardiac arrest starts with “H.”
What is hypoxia, hypovolemia, hydrogen ion (acidosis), etc.?
This PPE must be worn for contact isolation.
What are gown and gloves?
This documentation must include time, dose, and route.
What is medication administration?
This insulin concentration is five times stronger than standard U-100.
What is U-500 insulin?
This test helps guide ventilator adjustments by analyzing blood gases.
What is ABG?
This team member documents all events during a code.
What is the recorder?
This protocol requires daily review of line necessity.
What is CLABSI prevention bundle?
This legal document outlines patient wishes for life-sustaining treatment.
What is an advance directive?