Neuro
Vital Signs
Respiratory
Medications
MISC
100

Inherited disease that causes breakdown of nerve cells to the brain, no definite cause or cure?

What is: Huntington's Disease

100

What body part can you use to check o2?

What is: Finger, Ear Lobe, Forehead

100

When placing o2 on a resident in an emergency situation, who should chart that?

What is: Whomever placed the resident on the o2, along with, reason, flow rate & type (cannula vs mask)

100

What respiratory med can cause withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly?

What is: Broncodilators

100

How should TB meds be stored?

What is: In a light resistant container

200

What are the two systems of the Nervous system?

What is: Somatic & Autonomic

200

Avg resp for an adult?

What is: 12-20

200

Name 5 common lung disorders

What is: Asthma, URI, COPD, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Lung Ca, Pneumonia, TB

200

What med can cause overgrowth in gum tissue?

What is: Anti-Convulsants

200

What position should resident be in for a vaginal suppository administration?

What is: Dorsal Recumbent

300

What medication is popular for Parkinson's?

What is: Sinemet

300

Nursing consideration prior to administering a narcotic analgesic?

What is: Respirations <12.

300

Can a QMA place oxygen on a resident?

What is: Only in an emergency!

300

Resident should always rinse their mouth after administration of?

What is: Inhaler

300

Are staff responsible to verify that family members have not changed the o2 level?

What is: True, Yes.

400

What should the QMA do if they witness seizure activity?

What is: Protect res from hazards, loosen clothing, place pillow under head, position on side to prevent aspiration, stay, note start/end time & which body parts affected.

400

What defines Tachycardia?

What is: >100 heart rate

400

After administering an antitussive, how long must the resident wait to receive a fluid?

What is: 15 minutes

400

What medication is an antitussive & narcotic?

What is: Codeine

400

What is the best time to administer a vaginal suppository?

What is: At night, they are already laying down, prevents leakage
500

Tremors, stiffness, impaired balance, shuffling, depressing, dementia -- what is this?

What is: Parkinson's

500

What is the normal heart rate?

What is: 60-100BPM

500

What is an URI?

What is: Upper Respiratory Infection

500

What type of breathing treatments can a QMA administer?

What is: Only MDI

500

What is the most essential nutrient to life?

What is: Water