Labs
Normal potassium level?
3.5-5
Name 2 things that should always be within a patient's reach.
Call light, water, phone, tissues
Normal heart rate
60-100
What color socks do fall risk patients wear?
Yellow
How many rooms do we have on the med surg floor?
18
Normal sodium level?
135-145
True or false: Patients have the right to refuse any medication or treatment at any time.
True
Tympanic temperature is taken where on the body
Ear
True or false: You can use room number as a patient identifier.
False.
What is the largest organ on the human body?
7
Wrinkles in bed linens can cause
Pressure ulcers
True or false: Patients with fistulas should have their BP taken on that arm.
False
Lift a patient with your back or legs?
How many steps does an average nurse/CNA take per day?
5,000
What does a low GFR indicate?
kidney disease/ failure
When you are giving mouth care to an unconscious patient you should position the patient
wit their head to the side
Temperature tends to be highest at what time of the day?
Evening
What is the best way to prevent the spread of infection?
Hand washing
What is Horn Memorial's slogan?
"Your ideal hospital"
What lab would help detect a heart attack?
Troponin
A patient who has difficulty chewing or swallowing will need what kind of diet?
Mechanical soft
What is a high respiratory rate called?
Tachypnea
What is the standard quarantine time for a patient in COVID hall?
10 days
Who is Horn Memorial's CEO?
Glen Weinkauf