signs & symptoms
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES: NAME AT LEAST 2
Can be early or late signs
POLYURIA, POLYDIPSIA, POOR SKIN HEALING, HYPERTENSION, NEUROPATHY, NEPHROPATHY, BLURRED VISION, NUMBNESS, POOR CIRCULATION…
In nursing, what does the term "scope of practice" refer to?
the range of responsibilities and activities that a healthcare provider is permitted to perform based on their training and licensure
Medical show about a young autistic surgeon
The Good Doctor
1445 military time is=?
(1 chance)
2:45 pm
NAME AT LEAST 3 TOOLS USED TO OBTAIN BASELINE VITALS or FOR INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Weight scale, height measurer, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, thermometer, penlight, stethoscope, watch
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA: NAME AT LEAST 2
Can be early or late signs
INCONTINENCE, CONFUSION/ DISORIENTATION, DYSPHAGIA, MEMORY LOSS, DIFFICULTY SPEAKING,WITHDRAWAL, ANGER OUTBURSTS, DEPRESSION, INSOMNIA…
What is the leading cause of death in the U.S?
Heart disease
This prestigious nursing recognition is awarded annually to outstanding nurses who have demonstrated excellence in patient care and leadership in their field. What is it called?
Daisy award
In pharmacology, what does the term "half-life" refer to?
the time it takes for the concentration of a drug in the bloodstream to reduce by half
What does the suffix “-itis” indicate in medical terms?
inflammation
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS PROFOUND DEHYDRATION: NAME AT LEAST 3
Can be early or late signs
Oliguria, amber urine, altered mental status: confusion, delirium, irritability, dry skin, sunken eyes, poor skin turgor, pale appearance, lethargy, seizures, decreased LOC, thirst, dry mouth…
Common phrase said by nursing students when they do not know the answer to a question asked by the patient
"Let me get your nurse" / "Let me ask your nurse"
NAME AT LEAST 2 POPULAR SONGS THAT CAN BE USED FOR CPR
STAYIN’ ALIVE, TITI ME PREGUNTO, JUST DANCE, THE IMPERIAL MARCH, ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST, DANCING QUEEN, IT’S MY LIFE…
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis? (2 chances)
Ribosome
What is done/used when a patient in the ICU cannot breathe on their own
Mechanical ventilation, intubation
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A HEART ATTACK: NAME AT LEAST 3
Can be early or late signs
Chest pain, SOB, pain that radiates, headache, dizziness, altered LOC, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, coughing, wheezing, diaphoresis, confusion, feeling of impending doom…
name 3 nursing fields that do not involve direct patient care
Telehealth, Educator, informatics, research, admin, consultant, public health, writer, etc.
This nurse became a famous figure for her work during the Crimean War and is often credited with establishing modern nursing practices
Florence Nightingale
Which vital sign change is most commonly associated with infection or inflammation?
increased temperature (fever)
WHAT IS IT CALLED ON A PATIENT CHART WHEN A PATIENT OR THEIR DECISION MAKER CHOOSES TO NOT CONTINUE LIFE SUPPORT IF CARDIAC ARREST, NO CPR
do not resuscitate (DNR)
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SEPTIC SHOCK: NAME AT LEAST 2
Can be early or late signs
Hypotension, tachycardia, cool and pale skin, chills, dyspnea, altered mental status, bleeding, skin discoloration…
Explain the difference between palliative and hospice care
Palliative care eases symptoms in serious illnesses and can occur alongside curative treatments, whereas hospice care focuses solely on comfort, typically after curative options are no longer pursued.
what month does nurses appreciation week land in?
May
nurses (RNs) can delegate tasks to which type of personnel
licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs)
what procedure is most commonly done for an individual with polyps
colonoscopy