Nursing Lingo
What does SBAR stand for?
Situation, Background, Assessment, and Reccomendation
What is the normal/average pulse rate for an adult?
60-100 bpm
What are the four types of tissue in the human body?
Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous
During what season do the most ER visits occur?
Summer
Who won Best New Artist at the Grammy's this year?
Chappell Roan
What does NPO stand for?
Nothing per oral, nothing by mouth
What is a dangerous reaction to an allergen that may cause swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat, can potentially obstruct the airway
Anaphylaxis
Anatomical term for the bones that make up our fingers and toes
Phalanges
What is the most common code in the hospital?
Code Blue
When is "Mean Girls" day?
October 3rd
What does ABC stand for?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Term for an obstruction of a blood vessel, usually by a blood clot
Embolism
How many bones are there in the human body?
206
What percentage of US nurses are male? (as of 2024)
a. 7%
b. 9%
c. 12%
d. 15%
c. 12%
Go murses
Who is the founder of Facebook?
Mark Zuckerberg
Name the 5 medication "rights"
Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Time/Frequency, Right Route
This chronic illness is an autoimmune disease attacking synovial tissue causing inflammation, pain, and joint deformities
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is the name of the only bone in the body not connected to any others?
Hyoid Bone
How many registered nurses are there nationwide? (in millions)
5.2 million
What country has the highest life expectancy in the world?
Japan
What does PERRLA stand for?
Pupils are Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accomodation
The order is for 1 g PO and you have 250 mg capsules available. How many capsules will you administer?
4 caps
1 g (1 cap/250mg) x (1000mg/1 g) = 4 caps
Starting in the back and running down both legs, which nerve is the longest and widest in the human body?
Sciatic Nerve
On average, how many miles does a nurse walk during a 12-hour shift?
5 miles
How many diss tracks were released in Kendrick vs Drake drama
9