Nursing school
What does BSN stand for?
What is Bachelor of Science in Nursing
This is the largest organ in the body
What is Skin
Nurses must perform these critical tasks regularly to monitor a patient's condition, often referred to as "vital" signs.
What is measuring temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure?
This type of Nurse provides care for patients recovering from surgery or serious illness in a specialized hospital unit.
What is an ICU Nurse
Nurses use this instrument to listen to a patient's heartbeat and lungs.
What is a stethoscope?
What is the minimum education requirement to become a registered nurse in the United States?
What is an Associate degree- 2 years
However many hospitals want nurses with bachelor's degrees (4 years)
These bones protect your skin
What is the skull
As part of providing comprehensive care, nurses are responsible for the correct administration of what to help patients get better.
What is medication
This type of nurse provides direct care to patients such as monitoring health status, assisting with activities of daily living, administering medications, and coordinating plans with the care team.
What is bedside Nurse
This tool measures a patient's blood pressure.
What is a blood pressure cuff?
Which of the following is not a prerequisite for nursing at TSU?
Microbiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Calculus
Introduction to Psychology
What is Calculus; The highest math you have to take for admission to TSU Nursing School is Pre-Calculus
What is the clavicle commonly known as?
What is the collar bone
A key responsibility of nurses is to regularly check a patient's condition by reviewing symptoms, vital signs, and other health indicators, known as performing this evaluation.
What is patient assessments
This type of nurse assists the surgical team by preparing the OR, providing sterile instruments, and monitoring the patient during surgery, and facilitating recovery afterward.
OR Nurse
This is used to administer fluids and medication directly into the bloodstream.
What is an IV
Approximately how many hours of clinical practice are required to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing from TSU?
What is 600+
What is the normal resting heart rate for an adult?
What is 60-100 bpm
Who do nurses work closely with to ensure coordinated, holistic care for patients?
What is doctors
This type of nurse cares for patients while they are being transported by helicopter, plane, or ground ambulance from one facility to another
Flight/Transport Nurse
Nurses use this type of device to help someone breathe when their lungs are not working properly.
What is a ventilator
Once admitted, How many Semesters is the TSU's nursing program?
What is 4 Semesters
What is the correct name for the kneecap?
What is Patella
This essential nursing responsibility involves clearly and accurately recording a wide range of patient data including assessments, medications given, procedures completed, and changes of status.
What is charting
This type of nurse has a master's degree and can diagnose conditions., prescribe medications, and provide primary and specialty healthcare services with a high degree of autonomy.
Nurse Practitioners
This is used to assess a patient's oxygen level by placing it on a finger.
What is a pulse oximeter.