Respiratory
Which muscle plays the most important role in breathing?
Diaphragm
Which organism causes C.Diff infection?
Bacteria
How long should a nurse wait before documenting medication administration?
After medicine is taken
T or False? You should recap a needle after giving an injection
False! Recapping used needles increases the risk of needle stick injuries
Name the layers of the skin
Dermis, Epidermis, Subcutaneous
Which part of the brain controls the rate and depth of breathing?
Medulla Oblongata
What is the most effective method to prevent the spread of infection?
Bacteria
Which route delivers medication directly into the bloodstream?
Intravenous
What is the first step in using a fire extinguisher?
Pull the pin, use the acronym PASS
Cell Response, Coagulation, Contamination, Closure
What is the name of the tube that connects the throat to the lungs?
Trachea
Hand Washing too easy
What should a nurse do if a patient refuses a prescribed medication?
Document the refusal and notify the provider
What is the priority action if a client is found on the floor after a fall?
Assess for injuries before moving the client
What do we call a combination of blood and serous fluid?
Serosanguinous
T or False? Oxygenated blood travels from the lungs to the heart via the pulmonary artery.
False! It's the pulmonary vein
Which of the following is an example of systemic infection?
Sepsis
Before giving digoxin which vital sign should you assess?
Apical Pulse
Which action helps prevent medication errors in clients with similar names?
Use two patient identifiers
5 functions of the skin
Thermoregulation, Sensation, Elimination of waste, Protection, Synthesis of vitamin D
Which structure prevents food from entering the airway during swallowing?
Epiglottis
False, viral infections do NOT respond to antibiotics
Which of the following is NOT one of the six rights of medication administration?
Right patient
Right Dose
Right Room
Right Route
What do we call the incident if the narc count is wrong?
If a wound is present with eschar what stage is it?
Unstageable