Nursing History & Famous Figures
Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale
What country celebrates St. Patrick’s Day as a national holiday?
Ireland
What is the normal range for adult heart rate?
60-100 bpm
What condition is caused by high blood sugar in pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes
What does PRN stand for?
As needed
What Irish nurse is known for her contributions to public health?
Sister Mary Aikenhead
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick?
Blue
What does FAST stand for in stroke recognition?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time
What is the leading cause of death in the U.S.?
Heart Disease
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What war did Florence Nightingale gain fame for her nursing efforts?
Crimean War
What is the name of the Irish folktale creature known for guarding pots of gold?
Leprechaun
A patient is experiencing signs of sepsis, including low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and confusion. What is the first priority intervention?
Administer IV fluids and obtain blood cultures before starting broad-spectrum antibiotics
What is a common risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Prolonged immobility or surgery
What does “NCLEX” stand for?
National Council Licensure Examination
Who was the first African American nurse in the U.S.?
Mary Eliza Mahoney
What year was St. Patrick’s Day first celebrated in the U.S.?
1737 in Boston
A patient in labor suddenly complains of severe abdominal pain, fetal heart rate decelerations, and loss of uterine tone. What life-threatening complication should be suspected?
Uterine rupture
What are the three components of Virchow’s Triad for blood clot formation?
Stasis, endothelial injury, hypercoagulability
What is the symbol of nursing used in the medical field?
the lamp associated with Florence Nightingale.
Who was the first nurse to earn a Nobel Peace Prize, and what was her contribution to healthcare?
Florence Nightingale
What is the legend about St. Patrick and snakes?
He supposedly drove them out of Ireland.
What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure in an adult?
90-120 mmHg
What vitamin deficiency can cause neural tube defects?
Folic acid deficiency
A patient has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What is the most dangerous complication, and what is the priority intervention?
Cardiac arrhythmias