Nurse Health Skills
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What does the acronym CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
What does “intake” refer to in healthcare?
Fluids taken into the body.
A patient drinks 6 oz of water and 4 oz of apple juice during breakfast.
Question:
What is the patient’s total intake in milliliters?
300 mL
A 2-year-old child is learning to walk independently, say short phrases, and feed themselves with a spoon.
Question:
What stage of development is this child in?
Early childhood
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
To transport oxygen throughout the body.
What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection?
Handwashing
Which of the following should be counted as fluid intake?
A. Ice chips
B. Applesauce
C. Chicken sandwich
D. Crackers
B. Ice chips
During a 12-hour shift, a patient consumes:
240 mL milk
120 mL soup
300 mL IV fluids
Question:
What is the total intake for the shift?
660 mL
A 4-year-old believes the moon follows them home and thinks their stuffed animal has real feelings.
Question:
What cognitive stage is this child most likely in?
The preoperational stage
Which vaccine is most likely given at birth?
- MMR
- Varicella
What does the term -sepsis refer to?
Localized infection
A patient drinks 8 oz of water, 4 oz of juice, and receives 500 mL of IV fluids.
What is the patient’s total intake in milliliters?
(Hint: 1 oz = 30 mL)
860 mL
A patient has the following output during an 8-hour shift:
500 mL urine
150 mL emesis
75 mL wound drainage
Question:
What is the total output for the shift?
725 mL
A teenager is trying different clothing styles, friend groups, and career ideas while asking, “Who am I?”
Question:
What psychosocial stage is this adolescent experiencing?
Identity vs. Role Confusion
What is the main goal of palliative care?
Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on relieving symptoms, pain, and stress to improve quality of life for patients and families.
What does the term hyponatremia mean?
Low sodium levels
A patient’s 8-hour output includes:
450 mL urine
120 mL from a surgical drain
200 mL emesis
What is the total output for the shift?
Is this considered adequate if the patient’s intake was 900 mL?
Total Output:
450 + 120 + 200 = 770 mL
If intake was 900 mL and output was 770 mL, the difference is 130 mL.
Over 24 hours, a patient’s intake includes:
1,200 mL IV fluids
3 cups of water
8 oz juice
The patient’s total output is 2,100 mL.
Question:
What is the patient’s fluid balance?
A positive fluid balance of 60 mL
An elderly patient in the hospital is refusing physical therapy because they are in severe pain and have not eaten all day.
Question:
According to Maslow’s hierarchy, what level of need must be met first before higher-level goals like rehabilitation?
Physiological needs
What is the medical tweet for the condition of having a fever?
Pyrexia
Which medication is commonly used to relieve pain?
Analgesics
A patient has had a total intake of 2,400 mL over 24 hours. Their total output is 1,200 mL. The patient has swelling in the ankles and shortness of breath.
What condition might the nurse suspect, and why is monitoring intake and output important in this case?
Intake = 2,400 mL
Output = 1,200 mL
Difference = +1,200 mL (positive fluid balance)
Swelling (edema) and shortness of breath can indicate excess fluid in the body.
A patient with heart failure has:
Total intake: 2,800 mL
Total output: 1,900 mL
The patient reports shortness of breath and has 2+ pitting edema in both legs.
Question:
What is the patient’s fluid balance, and what condition should the nurse suspect?
A positive fluid balance of 900 mL and fluid overload (possible heart failure exacerbation)
A hospitalized 6-year-old becomes very upset when their parent leaves the room and believes they caused their illness by misbehaving.
Question:
What developmental stage explains this thinking pattern, and what cognitive characteristic is the child demonstrating?
The preoperational stage