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Anatomy
Conduction system
Medication
Social/Family
100
Name 4 chambers of the heart
Right Atrium Left Atrium Right Ventricle Left Ventricle
100
What is the primary physiological pacemaker of the heart?
Sino atrial node
100
What is the drug used for Atrial Fibrillation?
Amiodarone
100
What blood type is the universal donor?
O
200
Name 5 strategies that YOU can do to help a pateint experiencing Delirium
* Treat the underlying cause * Hourly rounds - bathroom break * Reduce noise/stimulaiton * Get them up out of bed for meals (establish routine) * Family at bedside when possible * Hearing aids/glasses * Gentle redirecting * Avoid restraints if possible * Avoid antipsychotics if possible * Clock/calendar/pictures from home
200
How do you say this equation? 33x4=264-2?
thirty-three times four equals two hundred and sixty-four minus two.
200
What is the Simple Past of 'feel'?
felt
200
What shape is a healthy red blood cell?
circular/round
300
What are the hallmarks of Delirium?
* ACUTE onset * Inability to pay attention/altered attention span * Fluctuating symptoms
300
What is the healthy range for a persons BMI?
18.5 to 24.9
300
What is another term for nearest relative?
next of kin
300
What is a CBC?
complete blood count
400
Name a common presenting complaint at Triage that might indicate an early onset of Delirium
"Mom's not right" "Confusion" "General Weakness" "Altered LOC" "Post op.." "Nsg Home - indwelling catheter..." "Recent Med Change"
400
What is the name of the film by Morgan Spurlock about the effects of fast tood?
Super Sixe Me
400
What are the signs and symptoms of Anticholinergic symptoms
Mad as a hatter, dry as a bone, crazy as a hoot owl, red as a beet dry, hot, red, delirium reverse symptoms with cholinesterase inhibitors (physostigmine)
400
The study of blood is called _____________
haematology
500
True or False: The morbidity and mortality rates from Delirium are similar to that of Sepsis and MI
True!
500
an illness in which a person has abnormal eating habits that affect their health.
An eating disorder
500
Where do patients sit while ther wait for treatment?
waiting room
500
A disease of the blood is called _________________ .
haemophilia