MEDS
What is the vital organ that can be damaged by Tylenol?
Liver
What lab values indicate that a patient is dehydrated?
BUN or Creatinine
This behavior, often seen in the late afternoon or early evening, is common in dementia patients
Sundowning
What does ADPIE stand for in nursing care?
ASSESSMENT
DIAGNOSIS
PLANNING
IMPLEMENTATION
EVALUATION
What blood type is the universal donor?
Type O negative
This vital sign should be checked before giving a patient Digoxin
Pulse/HR
What is a common lab value to assess nutritional status?
Albumin
This condition requires handwashing with soap and water after direct care, as hand sanitizer will not kill the bacteria.
C. Diff
This always happens right before shift change
A Fall or Admission
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
A resident receiving this medication develops a dry cough and elevated Potassium
Lisinopril
What is the normal range for serum calcium?
9-11mg/dL
This painful condition is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus
Shingles
This word is extremely prohibited on your 12 hour shift
Quiet
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?
Gas exchange
What is the generic name for Bactrim?
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimetoprim
This cardiac enzyme is commonly elevated during MI
Troponin
Hematochezia
This machine always decided to alarm when you finally sit down for the first time on your shift
IV pump
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
Lip smacking, tongue movements, and repetitive facial grimacing after long term use of this class of medications suggest this drug class is being taken
Antipsychotics
This term is used to describe a platelet count LESS than 150,000, placing the patient at high risk for bleeding.
Thrombocytopenia
A resident becomes suddenly confused, tachycardic, febrile, and hypotensive. What condition should be expected?
Sepsis
What is the proper term for a blood pressure cuff?
A Sphygmomanometer
How many bones are in the average adult human body?
206