Training & Job Stats
Vital Signs
Nurse Wiley
Are You Already a Nurse?
Role of the Nurse
100

Nurses with Bachelor's Degrees go to school for this many years of college before they can sit for their Nursing License Exam

What is 4

100

This is one of the first signs of an infection or illness (Remember those temperature logs during COVID?)

What is a fever

100

I went to this college for my nursing degree

What is University of Delaware

100

You're at soccer practice and a teammate suddenly collapses. The coach hasn't gotten there yet. THIS is the first thing you should do...

What is Call 911

100

Nurses ________ patients about new medications or illnesses so that they understand why they are taking it and what side effects to expect

What is TEACH

200

Nurses commonly work this many hours a day, letting them have off up to 4 days a week! 

What is 12 hours

200
Every 4 hours a nurse needs to check on patients vital signs -- temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and _____

What is respiratory rate

200

I am an oncology nurse. This means I take care of patients with what disease?

What is cancer?

200

You're in the cafeteria and a friend starts coughing after taking a bite of a sandwich. You know that as long as they are coughing you should do THIS....

What is stay with them and make sure they keep coughing and are safe.

200

Nurses focus on disease __________ so people stay healthy

What is PREVENTION

300

There is currently a large nursing shortage. In 5 years, the United States may be short this many nurses.

what is 850,000

300

You are a nurse and find a patient to have a blood pressure of 200/105. You know this is high. High blood pressure puts strain on THIS part of your body?

What is the entire body

300

In one of my favorite days in my career, I helped to plan and attend one of THESE for my patient...

What is a wedding?

300

You hear that your grandparent has high blood pressure. You know that these are 3 things they could do to help  

What is change the foods they eat, exercise, and some medications 

300

Nurses communicate with THIS other member of the health care team to let them know how the patients are doing

What is a doctor

400

This vital sign can be taken by putting two fingers to the side of your neck or just below your thumb

What is heart rate/pulse

400

You are riding your skateboard or bike to a friends house. Your dad yells to make sure you put your helmet on. You know helmets prevent THIS...

What is traumatic brain injury or concussions.