medications
Right Patient
Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
Right Documentation
Right Reason
Right Response/evaluation
Right to Refuse
Right Education
1. Which of the following is the most important step before performing any clinical procedure?
A) Verifying the patient's identity
B) Checking the patient's medical history
C) Preparing the necessary equipment
D) Washing hands thoroughly
Washing Hands
What is a normal blood pressure Range?
Systolic and Diastolic
120-140
80-90
What does BID Stand for?
Twice a Day
What is the term that there is an accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces?
Edema
Which of the following drugs is classified as a beta-blocker?
A) Lisinopril
B) Metoprolol
C) Furosemide
D) Prednisone
When measuring a patient's blood pressure, the nurse should place the stethoscope where?
Place the Stethoscope over the brachial Artery
What is a normal Heart rate range?
60-100 BPM
What does PRN stand for?
As needed
What is a normal Blood sugar for a Diabetic patient?
What is the primary adverse effect of opioid analgesics?
A) Respiratory depression
B) Hypertension
C) Tachycardia
D) Diarrhea
Respiratory Depression
The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection. Which site is commonly used for adults?
Deltoid Muscle
What is a Normal Oxygen Level?
Greater than 95%
What does ECG stand for?
Electrocardiogram
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What is the primary action of diuretics? A) Increase blood volume B) Increase urine production C) Decrease heart rate D) Decrease blood pressure
Increase Urine Production
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication via the subcutaneous route. What are 3 commonly used routes?
The abdomen
Back of upper arm
Thigh
What is a normal Oral Temperature?
37
What does NPO stand for?
Nothing by Mouth
What is a common clinical feature of left-sided heart failure?
A) Jugular vein distention
B) Peripheral edema
C) Pulmonary congestion
D) Liver enlargement
Pulmonary Congestion
BONUS 200 points: What is common clinical feature of right sided heart failure?
A patient is receiving warfarin therapy. Which laboratory test is most important to monitor?
A) Prothrombin time (PT) and International Normalized Ratio (INR)
B) Complete blood count (CBC)
C) Serum potassium levels
D) Liver function tests
PT and INR
When performing an abdominal assessment, what is the proper way to assess?
Inspection
Auscultation
Percussion
Palpation
If your patient has a health hx of COPD, What would their targeted Oxygen level be?
88-92%
Bonus 300 points: Why do you not want more?
Answer this sentence:
My Pt has a hx of COPD, HTN, CHF, and DM2. Pt is scheduled has his Abx of Flagyl 500mg IV BID and has Tylenol 975mg PO q6h PRN.
My patient has a health history of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes type 2. Patient is scheduled for his antibiotic of Flagyl 500mg IV twice a day (every 12 hours) and has Tylenol 975mg PO every 6 hours as needed.
Which electrolyte imbalance is most commonly associated with cardiac arrhythmias?
Hyperkalemia (high Potassium)