Vital Signs/Labs
What is a normal adult blood pressure?
120/80
What medication is given during CPR?
Epinephrine
What does PRN mean?
As needed
I go around your arm, inflate, and everyone hates when I'm too tight. What am I?
Blood Pressure Cuff
What is the normal Potassium Range
3.5-5
What is a normal adult RR?
12-20
What medication reverses opioid overdose?
Naloxone (Narcan)
What does "NPO" mean?
Nothing by mouth
I have wheels, drawers, emergency medications and equipment, and you definitely don't want me being rushed toward your room.
Crash Cart
A patient suddenly develops facial drooping, arm weakness, and slurred speech. What should you suspect?
Stroke
Which terms characterize low and high blood pressure
Hyoptension and Hypertension
What common medication is also known as Tylenol?
Acetominophen
What position is a patient in when lying flat on their back?
Supine
I'm placed on a patient's finger, but nail polish, cold fingers, and movement can make me give you a bad reading. What am I?
Pulse Ox
What is the medical term for fainting?
Syncope
What is a normal pulse ox reading
95-100%
Before giving Insulin, what lab should be checked?
Blood Glucose Level
What are 2 common patient identifiers?
Name and DOB
I'm inserted through the nose or mouth, travel into the stomach, and can be used for feeding, medications, or decompression. What am I?
NG Tube
What is the only organ in the human body that can significantly regenerate itself after part of it is removed?
Liver
What is the normal pH range in an Arterial Blood Gas
7.35-7.45
What medication can be given to reverse Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?
Adenosine
Name the 5 Rights of Medication Administration
Right Patient
Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
I'm inserted into an artery, give continuous blood-pressure readings, and allow blood samples to be obtained without repeated needle sticks. What am I?
Arterial Line
What blood type is considered the universal donor?
O Negative