Assessment
What is the normal range for an adult’s body temperature in Celsius?
36.5°C to 37.5°C
What is the generic name for Tylenol?
Acetaminophen
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The heart
What system controls the body's fight or flight response?
Sympathetic nervous system
What is the first step in the nursing process?
Assessment
What does the “R” in the PQRST pain assessment stand for?
Region or Radiation
What is the main side effect of opioids that requires monitoring?
Respiratory depression
What is the name of the large bone in the upper leg?
Femur
What hormone lowers blood glucose levels?
Insulin
What does “PRN” mean on a medication order?
As needed
Why is it important to assess skin turgor in older adults?
To evaluate hydration status
Why should digoxin levels be monitored in patients with heart failure?
To prevent toxicity
What lobe of the brain controls voluntary movement?
Frontal
What happens to blood pressure when blood vessels constrict?
It increases
Why is it important to recheck a blood pressure reading that seems abnormal?
To confirm accuracy and avoid errors in care.
Why is it important to assess for bilateral pedal pulses in a patient with leg pain?
To check for adequate circulation and detect possible peripheral artery disease.
Why is it important to check kidney function before giving a patient a nephrotoxic drug like gentamicin?
To prevent kidney damage and adjust the dose if needed
What is the role of alveoli in the lungs?
Gas exchange between air and blood
How does the respiratory system help regulate blood pH?
By adjusting the rate of CO₂ removal through breathing.
How would a nurse respond to a patient refusing treatment?
Respect the decision, provide information, and notify the provider.
How can a nurse distinguish between crackles and wheezes during auscultation?
Crackles: popping sounds during inspiration
Wheezes: high-pitched and continuous, often during expiration
Why should warfarin therapy be closely monitored using INR levels?
To maintain safe anticoagulation and prevent bleeding or clotting complications.
What is the pathway of blood flow through the heart starting from the right atrium?
Right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → body
Explain how ADH affects urine output.
ADH reduces urine output by promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys.
How should a nurse prioritize care using the ABC framework in a multi-patient setting?
Focus first on Airway, then Breathing, then Circulation to address life-threatening issues