SEPSIS
This mean arterial pressure (MAP) goal is targeted in the ICU to maintain organ perfusion
> 65
Who was the founder of the nursing profession?
Florence Nightingale
What is the symbol for nursing?
Lamp
Fentanyl
an itsy bitsy
spider
This vasopressor is first line for hypotension refractory to adequate fluid resuscitation in septic patients
Norepinephrine
What did ancient people believe was the cause of disease?
Evil spirits
The most visits to the ER occur during what months?
warmer months
This medication is used to treat unstable SVT
adenosine
Method of payment that is silver and less than half a dollar.
Quarter
Most common antibiotics given for septic patients
Vancomycin and Zosyn
Who is known as the founder of medicine?
Hippocrates
What is the most famous song that is used to teach BLS?
Magnesium Sulfate
Three-paddled toy that children spin with their fingers.
Fidget spinner
Antimicrobial agents should ideally be administered within this time frame (hours) after recognition of sepsis
1 hour
True or False: Before the American Civil War, most nurses were women.
False
National nurse week is observed between what dates in the U.S.?
May 6 and May 12
This medication should only administered AFTER sedation in the ICU and is used for vent synchrony
Vecuronium
Item used for oral hygiene
Toothbrush
Sepsis is associated with an increase or decrease in preload and afterload?
decrease in both preload (CVP) and afterload (SVR)
The two American Civil War nurses that were active with the underground railroad and slave safety and care were:
Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth
On average, how many miles do nurses walk during a 12-hour shift?
This medication may be used to treat heart failure and is a positive inotrope
Digoxin
small, round, children play with these
Marble
Your patient has a CVP reading >20. You anticipate seeing these signs/symptoms.
- Crackles, edema, decreased O2 saturation, JVD
(s/s fluid overload)
Which U.S. President proclaimed the first National Nursing week?
President Nixon
What is the most common work-related injury reported by nurses?
Back pain and injuries
The nurse should be aware that this vasopressor can worsen tachycardia
epinephrine
A haircut from Edward
scissors