Vital Signs
The normal range for an adult's resting heart rate.
60-100 bpm
This tool is used to examine the internal structures of the eye.
What is an ophthalmoscope?
This is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is handwashing?
This term describes the time it takes for a drug's plasma concentration to decrease by half.
What is half-life?
The legal term for failing to meet the standard of care as a nurse.
What is negligence?
This term refers to low blood pressure.
What is hypotension?
This cranial nerve is tested by asking the patient to stick out their tongue.
What is cranial nerve XII (hypoglossal nerve)?
This type of precaution is used for patients with tuberculosis.
What is airborne precaution?
This organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing drugs
What is the liver?
This principle involves doing no harm to the patient.
What is nonmaleficence?
This pulse site is located at the top of the foot.
What is the dorsalis pedis pulse?
These breath sounds are described as high-pitched and musical, often associated with asthma.
What are wheezes?
This protective equipment is required when entering a patient’s room with contact precautions.
What are gloves and a gown?
This is the antidote for opioid overdose.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
A nurse is ethically obligated to respect a patient’s choices under this principle.
What is autonomy?
A blood pressure cuff that is too small will have this effect on the reading.
What is falsely elevated blood pressure?
This reflex is characterized by the upward extension of the big toe and fanning of the other toes when the sole of the foot is stroked, which is normal in infants but abnormal in adults.
What is a Babinski reflex?
The process used to eliminate all microorganisms, including spores.
What is sterilization?
This progressive neurological disorder is caused by dopamine depletion in the brain.
What is Parkinson's disease?
This document allows patients to specify their medical wishes if they become incapacitated.
What is an advance directive?
This pulse site is located at the neck, under the jaw.
What is the carotid artery pulse?
This skin condition is characterized by a blueish discoloration and indicates poor oxygenation.
What is cyanosis?
This stage of infection occurs when the pathogen multiplies but no symptoms are present yet.
What is the incubation stage?
This condition is characterized by excessive thirst, frequent urination, and glucose in the urine.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This is the legal protection that ensures a patient's personal health information remains private.
What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)?