A&P
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What is the name of the tool nurses use to listen to heart and lung sounds?
Stethoscope
A patient experiences wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing after exposure to pollen. What disease is most likely responsible?
Asthma
What medication is used to reverse an opioid overdose?
Naloxone (Narcan)
What organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What is the correct order of abdominal assessment?
Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
A patient presents with a resting tremor, muscle rigidity, slow movements, and a shuffling gait. What neurological disease is most likely responsible?
Parkinson disease
What medication is commonly used as a rescue inhaler for asthma attacks?
Albuterol
Who is the dean of nursing for UMSV?
Dr. Shulamite Odogwu!
How many pairs of ribs are in the human body?
12 pairs (24 ribs total)
What is the correct order for donning personal protective equipment (PPE)?
1. Gown
2. Mask
3. Goggles
4. Gloves
A patient presents with a butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks, joint pain, fatigue, and sensitivity to sunlight. What autoimmune disease is most likely responsible?
Systemic lupus erythematosus
What serious adverse effect is associated with ACE inhibitors that can cause swelling of the face, lips, and tongue?
Angioedema
What famous nurse, known as the “Lady with the Lamp,” is considered the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale.
What cranial nerve is responsible for moving the tongue during speech and swallowing?
Hypoglossal Nerve
What does the acronym PERRLA stand for?
Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation.
A patient presents with fruity-smelling breath, excessive thirst, frequent urination, and deep, rapid breathing known as Kussmaul respirations. What life-threatening condition is suspected?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What medication is used to prevent seizures in patients with severe preeclampsia?
Magnesium sulfate
What is the priority action when a nurse discovers a medication error after the medication has been administered?
Assess the patient's condition
What are the three main groups of bones found in the human foot?
Tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges
A nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions for C. difficile. After removing their gloves and gown, the nurse prepares to assess another patient. What is the priority nursing action?
Perform hand hygiene with soap and water
A patient presents with sudden facial paralysis on one side, inability to close the affected eye, loss of taste on the anterior tongue, and difficulty smiling. What neurological condition is suspected?
Bell's Palsy
A patient taking warfarin is prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. What laboratory value should be monitored closely because of the increased bleeding risk?
INR
What causes peaked T waves?
Hyperkalemia