Diabetes
What hormones do diabetics lack?
Insulin
What is the name of the group of skills we need to live independently?
Activities of daily living
What type of needle do you draw up with out of a glass ampule?
Filter needle
What population has a risk of slower absorption rate, slower elimination, polypharmacy, anticoagulation, and fall risk considerations in med administration
geriatric
How do you spell your instructors last name?
What kind of Insulin is NPH?
Intermediate
Where do you apply a gait belt on the patients torso?
At the waist
What is the order of absorption rate in parenteral injections from fastest to slowest?
IV, IM, SubQ, ID
Name the six rights of medication administration
The right dose, medication, patient, route, time, documentation
What year did UW Hospital open?
1924
What level is a critical value for blood glucose?
400 mg/dl
What kind of soap do we use to wash a patients face or genitals?
Aloe Vesta
What angle do you administer a subQ injection?
45-90 degrees
What type of oral medication may be broken in half?
Scored tablet
How many years has the UW-Madison School of Nursing been open?
99 years
When drawing up regular and intermediate insulin, which one do you draw up first?
Regular
When using a sara-stedy sit to stand, the patient needs to be what?
They are partial weight baring and able to support their weight for a small portion of time to get into position. Also need to be cognitively able to follow directions.
What components do you include when labeling a syringe of medication?
Medication
Date/Time
Dose/Concentration
Initials
What does category D mean in perinatal drug administration?
Crosses the placenta barrier and causes significant harm to fetus
What is Belle's father's horses name in Beauty and the Beast?
Phillipe
What is the condition called characterized by fatigue, confusion, extreme thirst, urination, pain, weakness, and fruity smelling breath found in diabetic patients with extremely high blood sugars?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Why are we not allowed to give nail clippers to patients?
The risk for developing an infection if they trim nails too short is high while inpatient
What large muscle is the ventrogluteal injection site made of?
Gluteus Medius
Whey do you roll bottle of ear drops in hands before instilling into ear?
The inner ear is temperature sensitive and cold drops can cause vertigo/dizziness
Who currently holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals?
Michael Phelps