This medication is NOT indicated for pain in small doses, but it does help to prevent MI or CVA
What is aspirin
100
This lab, when elevated, commonly indicates an infective process
What is White Blood cell level
100
We ensure this is within reach before leaving a patient at any time
What is the call light
100
This is the first action to do if a patient is receiving an intravenous antibiotic and suddenly reports difficulty breathing and swelling around the mouth
What is stop the infusion
200
If the patient is short of breath, you may need to administer this medication, or call RT to administer
What is albuterol inhaler or nebulizer
200
When this is severely decreased, a blood transfusion is considered.
What is hematocrit
200
This is what I would do if I answer a call light to help a patient to the bathroom and I do not know how they transfer.
What is check the whiteboard or chart first, or get help from staff who knows
200
If a patient begins swinging at you and threatening, the first action is this:
What is create distance between the patient and your body
300
When giving metoprolol, this is a key assessment to perform
What is apical heart rate for one full minute
300
When a urinary tract infection is suspected, the doctor may order a urinalysis with ______ and ________ as indicated
What is culture and sensitivity
300
These are two common identifiers that should be checked before any nursing action
What is Name and birthdate
400
This medication is indicated for neuropathic pain
What is gabapentin/ neurontin
400
For blood sugar monitoring, the glucometer requires a comment for critical result if blood sugars are > ________ or < ________
What are 400 and 40
400
These are the 4 "P"s at this facility:
What are: position, pain, potty, and placement
400
If a patient's condition is deteriorating quickly, but they have a heart rate and respirations, call this code:
What is rapid response
400
This is the first action to take if you find a patient on the floor
What is assess the patient condition (CABs, mobility)
500
Before administering furosemide, these are the two important values you must know:
What are blood pressure and potassium levels
500
This is the range considered "normal" for a male within 1 point in this hospital setting
What is 39-50
500
The RACE acronym stands for this:
What is rescue, activate/alert, contain, extinguish or evacuate
500
You were talking to the patient and you notice the left side of the face droop and speech is slurred. This is the correct action to take