Nursing
What's one thing a nurse must always do for their patients?
Advocate for them
When you do CPR, how many compressions should you perform each minute?
100-120 compressions per minute
How many different fingerprints are there?
3 (loops, whorls, arches)
What does the word root “cardi” mean?
It refers to the heart
Name the three major holidays that are celebrated in December
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa
What is it called when you relieve pain with cold treatments such as an ice pack?
Cryotherapy
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Who made the “everything leaves a trace” principle?
Edward Locard
What does the prefix poly- mean?
Several or many
According to the song, what are "roasting on an open fire"?
Chestnuts
What is adduction?
Moving a limb to the midline of the body
What is the depth of CPR chest compressions? (in inches)
2 inches
What type of evidence does blood groups fall under?
Class Evidence
What does the word root “osteo” mean?
Word root for bone
Which one of Santa’s reindeer’s start with the letter V?
Vixen
What is soap charting used for?
Allows healthcare professionals to document patient updates or encounters
What is the max age for infant CPR?
12 months
What are the most common type of insects that surround the body after death?
Blowflies
What does the medical term Hepatectomy mean?
Surgical removal of the liver
What European country did gingerbread houses come from?
Germany
What does ADPIE stand for?
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate
If a person has fluids in their airway, what do you need to do to clear the airway?
Roll the person on their side without twisting them, and remove anything that you can in their mouth with gloves
What is VNTR?
Variable number tandem repeat. It determines the certain short sequences of repeated DNA and it is used to differentiate between individuals.
What does the medical suffix -necrosis mean?
Medical suffix for tissue or cell death
What red star-shaped plant is used to decorate at Christmas?
Poinsettia