Lab Values
Potassium
3.4-4.5 mEq/L
In what direction will blood pH level be in metabolic alkalosis?
Decreasing
how many hours of sleep will a 6 year old get?
11 to 12 hours
failing to perform an act that a nurse is expected to do. This can be an act of omission or commission
What is negligence
Can an UAP record certain information from an IV infusion?
Yes
Your client is Hematocrit is 42%. Do you call the doctor?
No this is within normal range.
What is the name of the pain when you can still feel an amputated limb?
phantom limb or neuropathic pain
15 hours total of sleep
term used to describe "do no harm" or avoid causing harm
What is Non-maleficence
The UAP, who is also studying to be a paramedic, starts an IV in the emergency department
What is improper delegation/wrong task?
Increased in level of red blood cells, may be caused by smoking, COPD, high altitude
What is polycythemia?
You are checking a prescription with a registered nurse for Sammy who weights 13kg. She is prescribed 25mg/kg/dose of Benzylpencillin Intravenously. 3 times a day. Each 500 mg vial is reconstituted to 4mL. How much should be drawn up for each dose?
2.6 mL
During pregnancy sleep will _____________.
Increased
What is the legal document that provides guidelines about scope of practice-delegating and supervising for RN's and LPN's?
The state Nurse practice act.
Client is receiving 2 bags of Red Blood Cells due to loss of limb because of diabetes. Can vitals be delegated?
yes
female client with a red blood cell count of 4.1mEq/L
What is a low red blood cell count?
This test provides information about the kidneys and other metabolic processes.
What is a UA or Urinalysis
At what stage will your sleep start to decline?
Middle Adulthood
Never mention this in the nursing notes
What is an incident report?
In work or task assignment, there is no transfer of responsibility or authority. The job assignment is related to the job description and the organizational structure
What is the difference between delegation and work assignment?
Which lab value or disorder is seen in elderly taking diuretics that can also lead to digitalis toxicity and cardiac arrest?
Hypokalemia/ Potassium less than 3.5mEq/L
The meaning of -phasia
(Bonus: Name a disease that causes aphasia to occur and get 200 extra points this turn)
What is speech?
Who gets the most sleep Danielles grandmother or Danielles 6 year old niece?
Danielles grandmother :) SIKE
According to the book the 6 year old will sleep 11-12 hours of sleep!
The most important act affecting your nursing practice. Each state has its own rules that protects the public by broadly defining the legal scope of practice
What is the Nursing Practice Act
The RN must do this before delegating patient tasks to non-RN personnel?
What is assess the patient?