Cancers
The naming of cancer is based on these two classifications.
What are body part of origin & cell type
This is the system used to guide pain, sedation, mobility, and delirium management in the ICU.
What is ABCDEF Bundle
This quick method estimates TBSA burned using multiples of 9.
What is the rule of nines
This scale is used to assess consciousness based on eye opening, verbal response, and motor response.
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
This type of diabetes crisis presents with fruity breath and Kussmaul respirations.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
This legal and clinical term defines death as the cessation of brain activity.
What is brain death.
This virus is strongly linked with cervical and oropharyngeal cancers.
What is HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
This is a proactive call made when a patient shows signs of rapid deterioration.
What is a rapid response
This electrolyte imbalance is a common early burn complication.
What is hyperkalemia
A patient develops Battle’s sign and raccoon eyes after head trauma. What is the likely diagnosis?
What is a basilar skull fracture?
An anion gap greater than 10 mEq/L indicates this acid-base imbalance in DKA.
What is metabolic acidosis
This stage of dying involves loss of mobility, increased sleep, and reduced appetite.
What are early stages of death
What imaging test detects metabolically active cancer cells using glucose uptake?
What is PET Scan
This triage level in the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is for clients needing immediate life-saving interventions.
What is ESI Level 1
This initial burn care phase lasts 24–48 hours and ends with fluid resuscitation.
What is the emergent phase
This type of stroke results from a ruptured vessel in the brain.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke
Unlike DKA, this condition typically affects older adults and results in severe dehydration without ketosis.
What is hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)
This legal document allows patients to state their end-of-life care preferences ahead of time.
What is an advance directive?
This complication of chemotherapy involves drug leakage into surrounding tissue.
What is extravasation?
This four-phase cycle is used in disaster management.
What is prepare, response, recover, and mitigate
This fluid type is preferred in the first 24 hours after a burn injury.
What is isotonic
This hypertonic medication is used to decrease ICP.
What is mannitol or Hypertonic solution
This medication is used to treat Central DI and mimics the action of ADH.
What is desmopressin
This ethical principle means "do no harm."
What is nonmaleficence?
A classic general manifestation of cancer that occurs without lifestyle change.
What is unexplained weight loss
This law requires that all clients must receive a medical screening exam regardless of their ability to pay.
What is EMTALA
How much of the Parkland formula fluid is given in the first 8 hours?
What is half (50%) of the total
This form of supportive therapy cools the body to preserve brain function post-injury.
What is therapeutic hypothermia
This is the main electrolyte imbalance associated with SIADH.
What is hyponatremia
Nurses are ethically obligated to focus on this, even when treatment is withdrawn.
What is comfort care