History
Who was the founder of modern Nursing?
Florence Nightingale
What are the 5 most common vital signs?
Temperature, Pulse, RR, BP, O2
What are the 5 rights of medication administration?
Right patient, drug, dose, route, time
How many bones are there in an adult?
206
When is our next meeting?
October 6th, Healthy Living Trivia!
What was Florence Nightingale known for?
- She significantly improved death rates during the Crimean War by instilling sanitation protocols.
- Started first nursing school in London
Place these assessment techniques in order: Percussion, Auscultation, Palpation, Inspection
Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
What is the most common medication that nurses give?
Acetaminphen
What are the five cavities of the human body?
Cranial, vertebral, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic
Who are the advisors?
Gladys Vallespir-Ellett & Patti Gettings
What diagnostic tools emerged during the Renaissance Period?
The microscope & thermometer
What side of the stethoscope do you use for auscultation of the lungs?
The diaphragm
What are examples of non-analgesic therapies to assist with pain relief?
Meditation, listening to music, cold/heat, acupuncture, massage, etc.
What is the "pace maker" of the heart?
The sinoatrial node
What is NSNA?
The national level of QSNA, all schools with a SNA are a part of it.
When did the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the US and Canada become the ANA?
1911
Where is the most effective location to take the pulse of a baby?
The brachial artery
What is the drug to reverse overdoses?
Naloxone (Narcan)
What is the difference between true and false ribs?
True ribs are attached to the sternum (pairs 1-7), false ribs (pairs 8-10) are not
What is QTHON?
A full day dance event that QSNA takes part in, we host a miracle child and raise money for their health care needs.
When was the American Red Cross founded, and what prominent figure helped found it?
1881, Clara Barton
How do you assess pain for a non verbal patient?
Grimace, muscle tension, facial expression, guarding, vitals, etc.
Who was penicillin discovered by?
Alexander Fleming
Approximately how many liters of blood are in the body?
5L
What is the Dean's name?
Larry Slater