Lab Values
This is the normal range for fasting blood glucose levels in mmol/L.
4-7 mmol
This class of drugs is commonly used to lower blood pressure.
antihypertensives
This is the first nursing intervention to prioritize for a patient who is short of breath
raise the head of the bed
This body system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body
circulatory system
The prefix 'brady-' means this
slow
The normal range for serum potassium is between these values in mmol/L.
3.5-5
This abbreviation stands for medication given under the tongue.
S/L
After administering pain medication, a nurse should reassess the patient’s pain within this time frame
30-60 minutes
This organ is the primary site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system.
small intestine
The suffix '-ectomy' refers to this type of procedure.
surgical removal
This is the normal range for serum creatinine in adult females (in μmol/L).
45-90
The abbreviation 'BID' on a prescription means this.
twice daily
Before performing any invasive procedure, the nurse must follow this essential practice.
hand hygeine
The human body has this many cervical vertebrae
7
The root word 'derm/o' or 'dermat/o' refers to this part of the body.
skin
The normal range for hemoglobin in adult males is approximately this (in g/L)
140-180
These are the three checks every nurse must perform before administering medication.
What are check the label when removing the medication, before preparing it, and before administering it?
For a patient at high risk of falls, the nurse should implement these two interventions immediately.
What are ensuring a call bell is within reach and placing the bed in the lowest position?
This part of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination.
cerebellum
This abbreviation is used to describe a heart attack
MI
The normal pH of arterial blood falls between these values.
7.35-7.45
The four main processes of pharmacokinetics are absorption, distribution, metabolism, and this.
excretion
To prevent atelectasis in a postoperative patient, the nurse should encourage the use of this device.
incentive spirometer
This is the name of the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
aorta
The term 'hepatomegaly' refers to this condition
enlarged liver