According to NMBA, how many standards of practice for RN
7
In blood transfusion, packed RBC should be infused within___ hours.
4 hours
What does MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
what is the functional unit of the kidneys?
Nephrons
Vitamins needed for enhanced absorption of Iron
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
What is Rigor mortis ?
Postmortem phenomenon that causes the muscles of the body to stiffen and become immobile
In IDC insertion what type of solution do we use to inflate the catheter balloon to secure the catheter in place?
sterile water
what is the acceptable serum sodium level?
135-145 mmol/L
Identify how many lobes does each lungs have?
right 3 lobes
left 2 lobes
What is a microdrip factor in intravenous fluid infusion?
60 gtt/min
What does AHPRA stand for?
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
A fluid used in dialysis to exchange solutes with the blood
Dialysate solution
A protein present in blood during inflammatory process; not present in healthy people
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
How many cervical vertebrae do we have?
C1-C7
What is the difference between frusemide (loop diuretic) and spironolactone diuretics
Loop diuretics- excretes fludis and potassium
Spironolactone- Potassium sparing
Give at least 2 NMBA standard of practice for nurses
Standard 1: Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice
Standard 2: Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships
Standard 3: Maintains the capability for practice
Standard 4: Comprehensively conducts assessments
Standard 5: Develops a plan for nursing practice
Standard 6: Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice
Standard 7: Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice
Stop blood transfusion
Maintain IVC- do not flush line- change line if needed
Activate protocol as needed (YZ or RZ)
Check and monitor vital signs
Do not throw blood unit- will send to pathology
Your patient's warfarin dose was not charted for the day. What lab result will you check before asking the medical team to chart the warfarin dose for the patient?
International Normalized Ratio (INR)
What are the basic building blocks of all living things?
cells
Give at least 3 medications to manage hyperkalemia
Resonium
Dextrose+Insulin
Salbutamol
Calcium gluconate
According to the International Council of Nurses, we should be guided by ethical principles. Identify at least 2 of these moral principles and provide an example for each.
Respect for autonomy-
nonmaleficence- do no harm
beneficence -mercy, kindness, generosity, and charity
justice
Identify at least 5 things to assess in chest drain assessment
Pain
Drain site/dressing/secured
Palpate for subcutaneous emphysema
Swing/oscillation
Drain output/volume/characteristics
Air leaks
suction
Patency/kinks
lung auscultation
Pneumothorax
We breathe spontaneously and do not think about it. This is because our breathing is controlled by the ____ _______ system
Autonomic Nervous (sympathetic and parasympathetic)
Give at least 3 different classifications of antihypertensive medications
Beta blockers (-olol)
Thiazides/diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide)
ACE inhibitor (-pril)
Sartans (Valsartan)
Calcium channel blocker (-pine)