Health Assessment
During the interview portion of the assessment, the nurse collects ______ data.
Subjective
What are the rights of medications administration?
Right: Patient, Drug, Dose, Route, Time, Documentation
What do antiemetics treat?
nausea/vomiting
How many milliliters are in 5 teaspoons?
25 mls
The patient has ordered a medication to be administered buccally. Where will the nurse administer the medication?
The cheek
What does PERRLA stand for?
What does the acronym SBAR stand for?
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
Name the antidote for Warfarin.
Vitamin K
The physician ordered (Garamycin) gentamicin 50mg IM injection for a client. The drug is available in 20mg per 5ml. How much should be administered to the patient?
12.5 ml
When the nurse is acting in the best interest of the patient, he or she is what?
Patient advocate
The part of the stethoscope that is used for high pitched sounds is the _____
Diaphragm
What angle is a subcutaneous injection administered?
45 or 90 degrees
What type of anemia does cyanocobalamin treat?
Pernicious anemia
How many kilograms is 99 pounds?
45 kg
I have an allergy to shellfish, I cannot have..
Iodine/Betadine
A coarse, crackling sensation palpable on the chest is known as ______.
Crepitus
This oxygen device allows for precise measurement of oxygen to be delivered.
Venti/Venturi Mask
Steroids/Corticosteroids
Order: Ampicillin 0.375 g IM every 12 hours
Available: Ampicillin 250 mg per ml
How much will you give?
1.5 ml
A nurse questions a medication prescription that is concerning due to the patient's advanced age and unstable status. The nurse understands that this action is an example of this ethical principle.
What is it called when a physician taps on a client's abdomen to detect abnormalities?
Percussion
Name the universal precaution for ESBL (extended-spectrum beta-lactamase) and name the PPE needed for this precaution.
Contact - Gloves/Gown
When a patient's blood has the highest level of medication.
Peak
Order: Lanoxin elixir 180 mcg PO daily for CHF.
The medication is dispensed with a concentration of 0.05 mg/ml. How many ml will the nurse administer?
3.6 ml
HIPAA is the ...
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act