Nursing Knowledge
What does PRN mean on a medication order?
As needed
Florence Nightingale
TRUE OR FALSE
Nurses are at HIGH RISK for burnout
TRUE
What does STAT mean?
Immediately-- Andale, Andale
What type of insulin is HUMALOG is when should it be given?
Rapid acting and 15 minutes before meals
What is the normal range for a patients respiratory rate?
12-20 BPM
What war made Florence Nightingale famous for her nursing work?
Crimean War
Name one strategy to management stress during a 12 hour shift.
Deep breathing
Short walks
Staying hydrated
Asking for help
What does the Acronym ABCDE stand for in the emergency assessment?
A- Airway
B-Breathing
C-Circulation
D-Disability
E-Exposure
What life-threatening condition can result from combining SSRI and MAOIs?
Serotonin Syndrome
Name one early sign of hypoxia?
Confusion or restlessness
When is national nurse day celebrated?
May 6th
What is compassion fatigue?
Emotional exhaustion from caring for others
What is the Glasgow Coma scale used to assess ?
Level of consiousness
Which medication requires a trough level to be drawn 30 minutes before the next dose to avoid nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity?
Vancomycin
What should you FIRST if you find a patient unresponsive?
Check for a pulse
What year was the ANA (American Nurse association) founded?
1896
Name 2 signs of burnout
1. Fatigue
2. Irritability
3. Lack of motivation
What gauge IV catheter is ideal for trauma?
18 or larger
A provider orders amoxicillin 250 mg PO Q8HR. The pharmacy dispenses a bottle labeled 125 mg over 5mL. How many mL would you administer per dose?
10 mL
What is the Acronym for the steps of fire safety?
RACE
R-Rescue
A-Alarm
C-Confine
E-Extinguish
What famous nurse was also a spy during the civil war?
Harriett Tubman
What hormone is known as the stress hormone?
Cortisol
What is the FIRST intervention for a patient showing signs of anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine
Why should patients taking digoxin avoid becoming hyperkalemic?
Low K+ increases the risk of digoxin toxicity