Medication
Acute Health Conditions
Chronic Health Conditions
Diabetes Melitis
100

In the national Safety Standards- What is standard 4 related to?

Medication Safety

100

Name two conditions that can be considered an Acute problem?

Asthma, trauma- MVA, MBA. Appendicitis, Bowel Obstruction, Chest pain, TMC, Acpoia.

100

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Exchange of gases- Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide through inhalation & exhalation.

100

What part of the body is affected with DM?

Pancreas

200

Give two examples of a Schedule 8 medication?

Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Morphine, Tapentadol & Methadone

200

Name the body systems?

Cells, Tissues & organs. Cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, special senses, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, integumentary & lymphatic/immune systems. 

200

What is peristalsis?

Involuntary constriction & relaxation of the muscles of the intestine (or other canal), these push contents forward.

200

What gland is responsible for Glucagon & Insulin function?

Pancreatic Islets 

300

Name 3 of the 8 rights of medication administration

Right medicine, dose, route, time, prescription, person, form, response, documentation, expiration date & to refuse

300

Name the four heart cavities?

L & R Atrium and L & R Ventricle

300

What is homeostasis?

In nursing terms= state of steady internal & chemical conditions maintained by living things.

300

What is the treatment for a child diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes?

Insulin therapy with maintenance of normal BGL, Education- with family, clinic appointments. HBA1c. Diet & Exercise.

400

What do nurses do differently for S4 & S8 schedule drugs?

Accounted for in a register, stored in a safe or cupboard securely attached to the premises, securely locked when not in use, locked with a separate key to other medication storage, Key can only be carried by an R.N.

400

How many bones does the adult human body have?

206

400

Name three prefixes in nursing terminology?

Hypo, Hyper, Hemi, Anti, Tachy & Dys

400

Can type 2 diabetes be reversed?

Yes, with careful monitoring of BGL, diet, exercise, weight- within guidelines.

500

What does PRN mean?

When required.

500

Name two hormones released from the Endocrine system?

Growth Hormones, Insulin, Testosterone, Cortisol, Progesterone FSH & LH, Thyroxine (T4), Adrenaline, Melatonin etc....

500

What do these abbreviations mean:

QID, TDS, IM & SC

4 times a day

3 times a day

Intramuscular

Sub Cutaneous

500

What information should be recorded on admission to hospital?

Language, Medications, Allergies, Sensory Aids, Mobility, Nutrition, Elimination, Sleep patterns, Personal hygiene needs, smoker/ETOH/Recreational drugs, nursing data- SAGO.