Vital Signs
Nursing Career
Anatomy
Physiology
Life Support
100
What is the normal range for heart rate?

60 - 100 bpm

100

What is the name of the nursing specialty that helps women deliver babies?

Obstetrics

100

What is the name of the large muscle in the upper arm which assists with hand motion and flexing of the forearm.

Bicep

100

What does the word physiology mean?

The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organism or bodily part functions. 
100

What is the life saving treatment called when a patient's heart stops?

CPR - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 

200

What is the normal respiratory rate?

12 - 20 breaths per minute

200

In order to become a licensed registered nurse what is the name of the exam you have to take?

NCLEX

200

What are the three main types of muscle tissue?

Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

200

How many chambers are in the human heart?

4

200

What is the rate for chest compressions per minute for any age?

100 compressions per minute

300

What is the normal range for blood pressure?

100 - 120/60 - 80 mmHg

300

What is the difference between a licensed practical nurse and a registered nurse?

Level of education - shorter for LPN

Scope of practice - Greater scope of practice for RN, LPN's are responsible for basic patient care tasks - administering medications, VS, and direct patient care

300

What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

The cerebellum 

300

How many cranial nerves are in the brain?

12

300

Where should the hands be placed on the chest for ADULT CPR?

Hands should be placed on the lower half of the breast bone, between the nipples. 

400

What is the term used to describe low blood pressure and high blood pressure?

Hypotension - Low

Hypertension - High

400

Name two different master's level programs a RN can enroll in to further their degree?

Master's of science in nursing: Nurse practitioner, nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist.

400

How many bones are in the body?

206

400

How many lobes do the right and left lung have?

Right: 3

Left: 2

400

What is the depth of compressions for an ADULT?

2 inches

500

What is the term used to describe a low and high heart rate?

Bradycardia - Low 

Tachycardia - High 

500

Name three essential services the SHS SBHC provides?

Acute visits

Vaccine administrations 

Sexual health counseling and testing 

Mental health screenings

Nutrition counseling 

Physicals 


500

What is the term used to describe the state the human body transitions to after death? Approximately 6-12 hours

Rigor Mortis

500

Describe the function of the kidneys.

Filters waste products from the blood and produce urine. They also play a role in homeostasis/blood pressure regulation. 

500

Describe the importance of chest compressions?

Manual compression of the heart to force blood (oxygen) to the brain and prevent an anoxic brain injury. 

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