Nursing Lingo
Professors #1
Professors #2
Common Nursing Knowledge
Nursing History
100

What does PRN stand for?

As Needed
100

Whose dogs are named after Florence Nightingale and Madam Curie?

Dr. Armstrong

100

Which professor can name all of the presidents in order?

Professor Schultz

100

What does ADPIE stand for?

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

100

Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?

Florence Nightingale

200

What does dx stand for?

diagnosis

200

Which professor is an alumni of WLC but not in nursing?

Professor Schultz

200

Which professor has their own apple orchard and raises chickens?

Professor Peters

200

What is considered normal blood pressure?

120/80

200

Who is the founder of the American Red Cross?

Clara Barton

300

What does bid stand for?

twice a day

300

Which professor plays piano for chapel?

Dr. Scott

300

Which professor played basketball in college?

Professor Haugly

300

What are the vital signs?

Blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation (bonus 50 points if you said pain)

300

What year was Florence Nightingale born?

1820

400

What does A&O stand for?

Alert and oriented

400

Which professor owns an electric scooter?

Professor Haugly

400

Which professor has an antique buisness?

Dr. Scott

400

What is the difference between a blue and a red thermometer?

blue is for mouth and axillary temperatures

red is for rectal temperatures

400

In what century did modern nursing being?

the 19th century

500

What does hs stand for?

before bed or bedtime dose

500

Whose favorite pastime is welding?

Dr. Armstrong

500

Whose bucket list includes visiting all 50 states and 63 national parks?

they have 23 states so far and 4 parks

Amy Morin

500

What is the proper name for a blood pressure cuff?

Sphygmomanometer 

500

What are the iconic nursing caps inspired by? (other article of clothing)

habits worn by nuns

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