General Nursing
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This is the easiest and safest method to prevent the transmission of infection.
What is wash your hands
100
The term for the surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen
What is a Cesarean section
100
This is the recommended position for placing a baby to sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS
What is on their back
100
The obligation to keep patient information private is known as this. The obligation to keep patient information private is known as this.
What is Confidentiality
100
This neurological disorder is characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures
What is Epilepsy
100
The Braden Scale is used to assess this risk in patients.
What is the risk of pressure ulcers or skin breakdown?
100
If you are assessing the fetus's "station" what are you doing.
A vaginal/cervical assessment.
feeling for the fetal head’s position relative to the mother’s ischial spines.
100
This common pediatric condition is characterized by inflammation of the airways and difficulty breathing
What is asthma
100
This neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of happiness and well-being
What is serotonin or dopamine
Oxytocin- is a hormone
100
This diagnostic technique involves tapping on a patient's body surface to determine the underlying structure's density and to detect the presence of abnormalities
What is percussion?
100
In order, what are the 5 steps of the nursing process
What is
1. Assessment 2. Diagnosis 3. Planning 4. Implementation 5. Evaluation
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The number of stages of labour.
What is 4
First (dilation), Second (delivery of baby), Third (delivery of placenta), Fourth (recovery).
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This common childhood illness is characterized by a red dotted rash and a fever; it used to be a rite of passage before the advent of vaccines
Chicken Pox
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What is the antidote for a Opioid overdose
Nalaxone (Narcan)
100
This term describes the surgical removal of the gallbladder
What is cholecystectomy
100
A decrease in bone density and an increase in the risk of fractures define this bone disease
What is osteoporosis?
100
This long structure, containing two arteries and one vein, connects a developing fetus to the placenta, providing oxygen and nutrients.
What is the umbilical cord
100
This is a common viral respiratory infection in children, often characterized by a distinctive barking cough
What is croup
100
This term describes the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, often seen in liver cirrhosis
What is an ascites
100
This mental health disorder is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania
What is Bipolar Disorder
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This vaccination strategy involves vaccinating a significant portion of a population to protect individuals who have not developed immunity.
What is herd immunity
100
This scoring system is completed at 1min, 5min, and 10mins of birth to assess newborn wellbeing and need for resuscitation.
APGAR scoring
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration
100
This type of pediatric cancer is the most common form of cancer in children.
What is Leukemia
100
This is the specific intercostal location on the chest wall where you can best auscultate the point of maximum impulse of the heart
What is the 5th intercostal space- the apex of the heart
100
This common blood test, includes the measurement of red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets
CBC, complete blood count
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This imaging test is a common method for assessing for a DVT, using sound waves to create pictures of blood flow.
What is doppler ultrasounds
" In medical imaging, high-frequency sound waves are emitted and bounce off moving red blood cells. The returning sound waves are analyzed to determine the speed and direction of blood flow in the arteries and veins"
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This term refers to the number of weeks a pregnancy typically lasts- the estimated date of birth is calculated based on this gestational timeframe
40 weeks
100
This is the term for the soft spots on a baby's skull where the bones haven't yet fused together.
What are fontanelles
100
This medication, a type of thrombolytic, is often referred to as a 'clot buster' and is used in treating ischemic strokes.
What is tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)?
100
This type of chest pain, often a precursor to a heart attack, occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood.
What is angina pain
100
What type of safety precautions are used for a patient with tuberculosis?
Airborne
100
What is the term for the first breast milk produced after birth, rich in antibodies?
Colustrum
100
What is the most accurate route/method of measuring a patient’s core body temperature?
Rectal Temperature
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This type of shock occurs due to a severe infection leading to dangerously low blood pressure
What is septic shock
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A patient on Warfarin should avoid foods high in Vitamin_____
--Vitamin K
"Warfarin is an anticoagulant that works by inhibiting Vitamin K–dependent clotting factors (II, VII, IX, X, and proteins C & S) in the liver. If a patient suddenly eats a diet very high in Vitamin K (e.g., leafy greens like spinach, kale, broccoli), it counteracts warfarin’s effect, making the blood more likely to clot."
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What is the term for the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment?
Homeostasis
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What is the primary purpose of giving vitamin K to newborns?
To prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn (due to low clotting factors).
100
Which pulse site is most commonly used in infants under 1 year?
Apical
100
What class of medication is furosemide (Lasix). Be specific.
Loop Diuretic
100
What is the difference between delirium and dementia?
Delirium = acute, reversible, fluctuating; Dementia = chronic, progressive, irreversible.
100
What does the term AED stand for?
Automated External Defibrillator
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What does the term “acrocyanosis” mean in a newborn?
Blue discoloration of hands and feet, normal in the first 24–48 hours.
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In what disease (that we vaccinate for) would you be most likely to assess a child with a swollen parotid gland.
Mumps
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What does the term “orthopnea” mean?
Difficulty breathing when lying flat.
100
What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?
Dysphagia