Nursing Math
How many ml is in 3 teaspoons?
15ml
What does DVT stand for?
Deep vein thrombosis
What measures oxygen saturation?
Pulse oximeter
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What is a side effect of large doses of Lasix?
Hypokalemia (low potassium)
How many kg are in 99lbs?
45kg
What does SBAR stand for?
Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendations
Your patient reports the urge to void, but is unable to pass any urine after several attempts. What piece of equipment should the nurse look for?
Bladder scanner
What is the most common name for the Mandible?
Jaw bone
What do anti-emetics treat?
Nausea/vomiting.
How many ml are in 2 1/2 cups of ice?
300ml
What does PERRLA stand for?
Pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation.
What is the function of an incentive spirometer?
To encourage deep breathing and prevent lung complications. (Atelectasis)
What is the largest organ of the body?
The skin.
What is the most common side effect of taking opiates?
Constipation
The physician orders Tylenol for a child weighing 20kg. The order reads: Tylenol 15mg/kg q4-6hr PRN. The bottle contains 160mg/5ml.
How much Tylenol do we give?
9.4ml
Name an example of an NSAID
Ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, ketorolac (Toradol)
A gastrostomy tube is used for what?
Feeding or administering medications.
What is the main function of platelets?
To clot.
What drug class ends in "lol"?
Beta blockers
There is a weight-based fragmin dose ordered for your patient. Your patient's weight is 95kg. The order is 200 units/kg. Max dose is for 90kg. The vial contains 25,000 units/ml. How much does your patient get?
0.72ml
This acronym is often used in the ED.
MONA
*300pts BONUS*
What amount of A?
Morphine
Oxygen
Nitroglycerin
Aspirin (325mg)
What is the tip of a suction setup called? (The part that goes to the patient).
Yankauer
What organ is located in the LUQ?
Spleen, stomach, portion of the pancreas, left kidney, part of the colon.
What drug class is Omeprazole?
Proton-pump inhibitors.