What's that body part doing?
Which organ filters your blood and makes urine?
Kidneys
What is Acetaminophen mainly used for?
Pain and fever relief (not inflammation)
A patient is bleeding heavily from a cut—what’s your first priority?
Apply direct pressure (before anything else gets dramatic)
HR elevated at 118 bpm, pt placed on telemetry.
What does HR stand for?
A. Hemodynamic reading
B. Heart rate
C. High respiration
D. Hypertension risk
B. Heart rate
Stress can physically affect your body, not just your mood—true or false?
True (it can impact heart, immune system, digestion… everything)
What’s the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
Why do some pain medications say “take with food”?
To reduce stomach irritation (your stomach lining appreciates the warning)
You walk into a room and someone is unresponsive—what’s your FIRST move?
Check responsiveness and call for help (because guessing is not a clinical skill)
Pt c/o SOB, placed on O2 via NC. VSS.
What does SOB mean?
A. Signs of Bleeding
B. Shortness of Breath
C. Systemic Onset Bradycardia
D. Severe Oxygen Baseline
B. Shortness of Breath
Reading in dim light permanently damages your eyes—true or false?
False (it may strain them, but no lasting damage)
Which organ pumps blood through your body nonstop?
Heart
What medication is commonly used to treat diabetes by lowering blood sugar?
Insulin
Someone suddenly has slurred speech and one-sided weakness—what’s the big concern?
Possible stroke (aka “time is brain” situation)
Admin Tylenol PRN q6h for pain.
What does PRN mean?
A. Prior routine needed
B. As needed
C. Post recovery note
D. Pain relief now
B. As needed
Cold weather alone can give you a cold—true or false?
False (you need a virus, not just bad vibes from winter)
Which organ produces insulin to help regulate blood sugar?
Pancreas
Why do pharmacists always say “read the label carefully”?
Because dosage mistakes are one of the most common medication errors
A patient is wheezing and struggling to breathe after eating peanuts—what’s a major concern?
Anaphylaxis (allergic reaction that escalates fast)
What does NPO mean?
A. No Pain Observed
B. Normal Post Operation
C. Nothing by mouth
D. New Patient Order
C. Nothing by mouth
You can live without one lung—true or false?
True (though it changes breathing capacity)
What part of the body controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum, back of brain acceptable
What is a “contraindication”?
A reason NOT to use a medication (like “this is a bad idea for you specifically”)
In emergency care, what does “ABCs” remind providers to prioritize?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation (in that order—no skipping steps)
Pt c/o CP and SOB, HR 128, BP 88/54, RR 26. Pt NPO and started on IV fluids. Provider orders EKG STAT and PRN morphine for pain. Pt placed on O2 via NC and transferred to telemetry unit.
What is this chart saying overall (interpret all abbreviations together)?
A. Patient has stable vitals and is awaiting discharge
B. Patient is eating normally and walking independently
C. Patient is in respiratory and cardiac distress requiring urgent monitoring and treatment
D. Patient only has mild anxiety with normal vitals
C. Patient is in respiratory and cardiac distress requiring urgent monitoring and treatment
Antibiotics help with colds and flu—true or false?
False (viruses aren't treatment with antibiotics, antibiotics are used to treat bacteria)