Nurses Know Best
What is considered a low-grade fever in an elderly resident that may still indicate infection?
99°F to 100.4°F?
In The Office, what branch of Dunder Mifflin do the main characters work at? (location)
Scranton Branch
What year did the U.S. land the first man on the moon?
1969
What is the county seat of Schuyler County, known for its picturesque waterfall?
Montour Falls
What rock band is known for the hits “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Faithfully”?
Journey
A resident with Parkinson’s disease is noted to shuffle when walking. What’s one simple intervention that can help reduce fall risk?
encourage high-contrast floor markings or provide visual cues?
What iconic TV show featured a blended family with six kids, a maid named Alice, and a catchy theme song?
Brady Bunch
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Winston Churchill?
What major natural attraction (think state park) brings thousands of visitors to Schuyler County each year?
Watkins Glen State Park?
Who was dubbed the "Queen of Soul" and sang “Respect”?
Aretha Franklin
A resident with moderate dementia becomes agitated every evening around the same time. What is this behavior commonly called?
Sundowning
What artist became known as the “King of Pop” and released the album Thriller in 1982?
Michael Jackson
What ancient city was destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 79 AD?
What is Pompeii?
Schuyler County is named after what Revolutionary War general and U.S. Senator?
Philip Schuyler?
What pop artist released the album Future Nostalgia in 2020 and brought back disco vibes?
Dua Lipa
A resident with a history of seizures is on precautions. What item should be kept at the bedside at all times?
What is suction setup or an oral airway, per facility protocol?
What animated TV series featuring four foul-mouthed boys in a Colorado town first aired in 1997 and is still running?
South Park
What Cold War-era wall fell in 1989, symbolizing the end of divided Europe?
Berlin Wall?
What was the name of the historic racetrack where the first post-WWII road race in the U.S. took place?
Watkins Glen Grand Prix Circuit?
What 1990s grunge band, led by Kurt Cobain, is famous for the song “Smells Like Teen Spirit”?
Nirvana
A diabetic resident on long-acting insulin has been eating poorly and suddenly becomes pale, sweaty, and confused before lunch. What is the nurse’s best immediate action?
check the resident’s blood glucose level and provide a fast-acting carbohydrate if hypoglycemia is confirmed?
What dystopian book series became a blockbuster film franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence?
The Hunger Games
What war included battles like the Somme, Verdun, and Gallipoli?
World War I?
In the 1800s, Schuyler County was formed by taking land from which three neighboring counties?
Tompkins, Chemung, and Steuben Counties
What classical composer wrote the iconic Fur Elise and became deaf later in life?
Beethoven