Know your roles
Name two persons that are able make a medical diagnosis and prescribe medications
Nurse practitioner
physician
What is the medical term for the urethral opening?
Meatus
Name two functions of the kidneys
Stimulate red blood cell production by secreting the hormone erythropoietin
maintain blood pressure
eliminate nitrogenous/ liquid wastes
maintain blood pH
What PPE is used for droplet precautions?
Mask
Gown
Gloves
What does the PASS acronym stand for?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
Who provides care with activities of every day living?
Certified Nursing Assistant or the Licensed Nursing Assistant
What is the medical term for low blood pressure?
hypovolemia
hypotension
Name two diseases of the eyes
cataracts
macular degeneration
presbyopia
glaucoma
What is another name for a respirator?
N95 mask
What does the RACE acronym stand for?
Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Evacuate/ Extinguish
Who does a comprehensive physical assessment and does a nursing diagnosis?
Registered Nurse
What is the medical term used to describe an infection that originates from within the health care organization?
Nosocomial
Name two diseases of the integumentary system
cancer
scabies
psoriasis
keratosis
(many more)
Name three signs or symptoms of an infection?
fever/ chills/ erythema/ warmth/ hypertension/ hypotension (sepsis)/ tachycardia/ pus
(many)
Name three thing that can cause a fall risk
disease
lack of sleep
confusion
clutter
(many)
Who does a focused assessment and works under the supervision of the RN?
The Licenced Practical Nurse
What is the medical term for when the ventricles of the heart contracts and blood is ejected out into circulation?
Systolic
What is the difference between an artery and a vein?
An artery carries blood away from the heart, generally oxygen rich blood with the exception of the pulmonary artery. Veins carry blood to the heart and generally oxygen poor with the exception of the pulmonary vein. Arteries= away, Veins= venture back
What is the best intervention that any healthcare worker can do to prevent an infection?
Wash their hands
Name two interventions that can help promote better oxygenation in your patient
sit them up
cough
deep breathing
incentive spirometry
Who is the title of the person that may be performing an inspection of conditions, policies, procedures, and compliance to certain regulations called?
Surveyor
What is the medical term for a stroke?
Cerebral Vascular Accident
Name two diseases of the gastrointestinal system
GERD
cholecystitis/ cholecystasis/ cholelithiasis
ulcers
cancer
(many)
Name two bodily defenses against pathogens?
skin
WBC
tears
urinating
(Many)
Name three things you check for when performing a safety check in the patient or resident's room
bed brakes
call light
assistive devices within reach
locks on wheelchairs
(Many)