Nursing Basics
What is the main job of a nurse?
What is: To care for patients and help them stay healthy or get better.
What tool do nurses use to listen to your heart and lungs?
What is: a Stethoscope
What number do you call in an emergency in the United States?
What is: 911
What skill helps nurses clearly explain things to patients and doctors?
What level of school do most nurses attend after high school?
College
What part of the hospital helps people with serious injuries or emergencies?
What is: The Emergency Room (ER)
What vital sign tells how fast your heart is beating?
Pulse/ Heart Rate
If someone has a cut that is heavily bleeding, what is the first thing you should do?
What is: Apply pressure to the wound
If a patient is scared or in pain, what skill helps you understand how they feel?
What is: Empathy
What subject in school is especially helful for nursing?
What is: Science (biology, anatomy, health)
Name one place nurses can work besides a hospital.
What is School, Clinic, Nursing homes, Sports team
What tool Wraps around your arm to check blood pressure?
What is: Blood pressure cuff
If someone is choking and cannot breathe, what life-saving action might you preform?
What is: Heimlich Maneuver/Abdominal thrusts
Nurses often work with doctors, therapists, and other nurses. What skill is this?
What is: Teamwork
What major test do nurses take to become licensed?
What is: NCLEX
What type of nurse works with babies and children?
What is: Pediatric nurse
Name one of the four main vital signs nurses check.
During CPR, what two things are you doing to help the person survive?
What is: Chest compressions and rescue breaths
Why is listening an important skill for nurses?
What is: To understand patient concerns, symptoms, and needs
What does BSN stand for?
What is: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
What is one reason many people choose nursing as a career?
What is: Helping people, job stability, good pay, variety of specialties.
If someone is breathing very fast, what vital sign is the nurse checking?
What is Respirations/ Breathing rate
What does CPR stand for?
What is: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
A patient says, “I Googled my symptoms and I think I have 5 different diseases.” What should the nurse do?
What is: Maintain professionalism, showcase great communication, and show empathy
Name one specialized type of nurse.
What is: ER nurse, pediatric nurse, ICU nurse, travel nurse, surgical nurse, flight nurse