Pharmacology
This route of medication administration provides the fastest systemic effect.
What is Intravenous?
This is the most common vital sign measured first during a client assessment.
What is temperature?
This is the single most effective way to prevent infection.
What is hand hygiene?
This is the pulse site most commonly used during CPR.
What is the carotid pulse?
This shift requires the most coffee.
What is the night shift?
This lab test monitors therapeutic levels of warfarin.
What is INR?
This is the earliest indicator of clinical deterioration a client may display.
What is Heart Rate?
What is 20 seconds?
This is the correct compression rate during CPR.
What is 100 to 120 compressions per minute?
This is the most charted phrase in nursing.
What is "Patient resting comfortably?"
This antidote is used for opioid overdose.
What is Naloxone or Narcan?
This is the name of the device used to measure blood pressure.
What is a Sphygmomanometer?
PPE stands for this in healthcare settings.
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
This is the compression depth for a child.
What is about 2 inches (1/3 the depth of the chest)?
This medication requires tapering to prevent adrenal insufficiency.
What is Prednisone?
This is the normal respiratory rate range for a newborn.
What is 30 to 60 breaths per minute?
This is the proper order for donning your PPE.
What is gown, mask, goggles, and gloves?
This is the technique used to seal the bag mask device to a victim's face.
What is the E-C Clamp technique?
This electrolyte imbalance is the most associated with cardiac arrhythmias.
What is Potassium?
In the context of CPR and cardiac emergencies, CCF stands for this.
What is Chest Compression Fraction?
This is a nurse's unofficial superpower.
What is functioning on very little sleep?