Medication
What does IV stand for?
Intravenous
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
What does ABC stand for?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
What is the normal blood pressure range in an adult ?
Systolic (100-140)
Distolic (60-90)
What is the name of the CNMO?
Mary Augusta Fullah
Name one function of furosemide
Diuresis, removal of excess fluid (CKD, CCF)
Name an electrolyte in the body
Chloride, potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium
What does AVPU stand for?
Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
What is tachycardia?
Fast heartrate
How many districts are in Sierra Leone?
16
What does AMR stand for?
Antimicrobial resistance
Name one function of the kidney
Blood filtration, blood pressure regulation, waste and toxin disposal, RBC production, electrolyte balance
What is the maximum number of litres oxygen you can administer through nasal prongs?
5 litres
What is a normal oxygen saturation?
Who is the IPC lead in the hospital?
Sister Juliette
What is the function of oxytocin ?
Advancement of labour and contractions
How many ventricles are there in the heart?
What drains and collects urine from the bladder?
Urinary catheter
What is tachypnea?
Rapid breathing
Who is the disease surveillance lead in the district?
Mr. Rogers
Before administering an anti-hypertensive (amlodipine), which vital sign would you check?
Blood pressure
How many lobes does the right lung have?
Three
How would you measure CRT? (capillary refill time)
Push down on the fingernail for 5 seconds, release and count
Name 3 causes of high respiratory rate?
Pneumonia, shock, sepsis, TB, pain, heart failure
5-8 mmol/L