Pain
What is the muscle in the back of the lower part of the leg?
calf
What is a normal blood pressure?
120/80
What does a triage nurse do?
decides how quickly a new patient needs treatment?
What does A, B, C mean in first aid
airway, breathing, circulation
What do you do for a bee sting?
remove stinger by scraping away, possibly with a credit card
What is the opposite of 'the most'?
the least
what is the normal pulse or heart rate for an adult
60-80
What would a red bracelet mean on a patient?
Allergies
what is the name of the object you use to listen to someones heart or lungs
stethoscope
how many fingers to you use on an infant for CPR?
2
How do you describe a pain that feels like a sharp point?
stabbing
What is the healthy range for a persons BMI?
18.5 to 24.9
What is another term for nearest relative?
next of kin
What do you use if someone is having an allergic reaction? (Natalie showed us)
Epi Pen
What is a tourniquet?
a device for stopping the flow of blood
What is one way you can tell someone is in pain
facial grimace, bent over, gaurding
What is the normal heart rate for an infant
120-160
what should a nurse do often when she is working?
wash his/her hands
What is the normal temperature?
98.6
what does CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Nurses may say rate your pain on a scale from ___ to ____
0-10
how do you count respirations
watch the patients chest raise and fall
Where do patients sit while their wait for treatment?
waiting room
What is one place a nurse can work?
many options
What could you use to pull out a tick?
A tweezers