Infection Control
This is the single most effective way to prevent spread of infection.
What is Handwashing?
The largest artery in the body
What is the aorta?
This term refers to the nurse's ability to understand and share the feelings of the patient
What is Empathy?
This abbreviation indicates that a drug may be given as needed
These are the standard "rules" for how to appropriately give meds
What are the "5 Rights"
Right patient, right med, right dose, right route, right time
PPE that is removed 1st
What are Gloves?
This condition occurs when oxygen delivery to tissues is insufficient
This communication technique involves acknowledging a patient’s feelings without judgment, helping them feel understood
What is Validation?
These two forms of mnemonics are tools in documentation to assist in presenting a patient concern and potential solutions
What are SOAP note and SBAR?
Fastest route of medication absorption
What is IV?
In addition to gloves, this type of PPE must be worn when there is a risk of splashes or sprays of blood or body fluids.
What are Gown, Mask, and Eye Protection?
These structures prevent backflow in veins
What are Valves?
This therapeutic communication technique encourages patients to expand on their thoughts by asking them to “tell me more" (not a yes or no question)
What is Open Ended Questions?
This type of documentation is done immediately after providing care to ensure completeness and accuracy
What is Real-Time Documentation?
The order is for Zofran 8 mg IV. Vial concentration is 2 mg/mL.
What is 4 mL
This is the type of precaution needed for TB
What is Airborne?
(Negative pressure room, N95 Mask)
The pulse you check first in an emergency
What is the Carotid Pulse?
This type of care respects and integrates a patient’s cultural beliefs, values, and practices into nursing interventions.
What is Culturally Competent Care?
The "B" in "SBAR
Background- relevant history, assessment details that contribute to a concern
Micrograms in a milligram
What is 1,000mcg in 1mg
This is the process of removing all microorganisms from materials and instruments
What is Sterilization?
Cause of dependent edema
What is Impaired Venous Return?
This principle of psychosocial care emphasizes supporting the patient’s ability to make choices and maintain independence
What is Autonomy?
This type of documentation is used to record significant events such as falls or medication errors
What is an Incident Report?
Higher dose of drug needed to produce therapeutic effect indicates this
What is Drug Tolerance?