Military Time and Abbreviations
Convert 0017 to civilian time
12:17 am
How often should we reposition our patients?
Every 2 hours and prn
What is the terminology that would describe a heart rate of 125?
Tachycardia
Before collecting a clean catch, the PCT should perform or instruct the patient to perform what task?
Perineal Care
How many milliliters (mL) is in one ounce (oz)?
30 mL in one oz
Tell me the abbreviation for "at bedtime"
HS
How often should purposeful rounding take place?
Hourly
A rectal temperature above ____ should immediately be reported to the nurse.
99.6 F
You are collecting a 24 hour urine for your patient. What should you do with the first sample of urine?
Discard it "void the first void"
Intake and output should be documented (at minimum) how often?
Your nurse has left you a post-it note asking you to get Mr. Malone up to the BSC at 2100. What does this mean? 2 parts
Up to the bedside commode at 9:00 pm
Name 3 pieces of information you would include in safe patient handoff
Patient identification, code status, mental status, activity level, dietary needs, vital sign frequency, specimens to be collected, etc.
What is the normal range in epic for blood pressure? (High and low)
90/60 to 140/90
Repeat the level immediately to ensure accuracy and alert the nurse if the level remains critical with the second check.
Your patient has just returned from surgery with a foley catheter and the urine in the bad is red. What should you do?
Tell the nurse. Even if bloody urine is "normal" for a surgery patient, it should continue to be reported.
What does ad lib mean?
As tolerated/as desired
True or false: I should apply moisturizer to my patient's skin after their bed bath because they've developed dermatitis.
False! Do not add moisture to skin already struggling with moisture.
You enter Ms. Eilish's room to take her vital signs when she tells you that she's just finished a delicious stack of pancakes with a glass of milk for breakfast. You tell her you need to return in ____ to take her oral temperature.
15-20 Minutes
The nurse hands you a sample of urine for a patient who has a 24 hour urine collection ordered. She asks you to sit it down and "help with a linen change real quick". What should you do?
Tell her you have to put the urine sample in the refrigerator and then you can help her.
Mrs. Spears ate very little of her breakfast this morning and tells you she doesn't want her lunch tray and will just wait for dinner to eat. What should you do?
Alert the nurse
When converting Civilian Time to Military Time, what two components should be removed? 2 parts
The colon and the am/pm
How often should ADL's be performed? Provide 3 examples of ADLs. 2 parts
Daily! Linen changes, bath and personal hygiene, hair care, skin care, oral care
You find you patient unresponsive, pale, with shallow respirations. True or False: you should immediately go find the nurse to alert them of the patient's condition.
False! You should not leave a patient who is unresponsive. Use your locator, call a code if needed, but do not leave the patient unattended.
Mr. Styles is complaining that he feels dizzy and tired. He asks for assistance back to the bed. He has an order for a fasting glucose in one hour. When should you collect the next blood glucose level?
Now. The patient is exhibiting signs of hypoglycemia.
You are feeding Ms. Minaj her breakfast because she needs extra assistance. You notice that she is coughing frequently. What should you do? 2 parts
Stop feeding her and tell the nurse.