Anatomy and Muscles
What muscle is located on the front of the upper arm?
Biceps brachii
What’s the normal adult heart rate range?
60–100 bpm
What does ABC stand for in prioritization?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Normal respiratory rate for an adult?
12-20 bpm
Your patient reports pain 8/10. What’s your priority?
Assess, give meds per order, reassess
Name the muscle that covers the shoulder and is commonly used in lifting and abduction of the arm.
Deltoid
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds
What oxygen device delivers the highest concentration?
Non-rebreather mask
What’s the normal systolic BP range?
90–120 mmHg
Your patient is short of breath after surgery. First action?
Raise HOB
What is the largest muscle in the body?
Gluteus maximus
What’s the first step of the nursing process?
Assessment
What electrolyte imbalance causes peaked T waves?
Hyperkalemia
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Drop in BP with position change
Patient is on heparin. What lab do you monitor?
aPTT
What muscle allows you to turn your head side to side?
Sternocleidomastoid
How many medication rights are there?
6
What are two signs of fluid overload?
Crackles, edema, ↑ BP, weight gain
Where is the apical pulse located?
5th intercostal space, midclavicular line
Patient has K⁺ of 2.9. What are expected findings?
Weakness, arrhythmia, flattened T wave
Which muscle group is engaged when performing a sit-up?
Rectus abdominis (abdominal muscles)
List the correct order of removing PPE.
Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
A patient has SpO₂ of 84%. What’s your first action?
Raise HOB, apply O₂, assess
What’s the normal range for O₂ saturation?
95–100%
Your post-op patient suddenly becomes confused. What do you assess first?
Oxygenation / ABC