Med Surg
Deep breathing, coughing, along with the patient’s use of this equipment will help to promote optimal lung expansion.
Incentive Spirometer
How long is a surgical hand scrub with a brush?
3-5 minutes
Name three ways to confirm ETT placement.
Auscultate bilateral breath sounds, Capnography (colorimetric), Chest Xray
What serves as the landmarks for pelvic binder placement?
The greater trochanters
What is the most common injury linked with the Nursing Profession?
Back Pain
This landmark is identified to determine proper placement of Intraosseous needle insertion on lower extremities.
tibial tuberosity
What are the three tenets of radiation safety?
time, distance, shielding
Continuous bubbling in which part of the chest tube indicates an air leak?
Water Seal Chamber
What is the maximum length of time a tourniquet can be left on?
6 hours
When is the Army's birthday?
June 14, 1775
Traction splints are recommended on these types of fractures to establish fracture alignment.
mid-shaft femur fractures
Placing the Patient on the OR bed in the supine position with the arms extended on armboards at greater than 90 degrees may cause injury to the ______?
Brachial nerve
What are two causes of high-pressure alarms on the ventilator?
Secretions, water in the tubing, kinks in the tubing, pulmonary edema, tension pneumothorax, bronchospasm, biting tube, coughing, malposition of tube, decreased lung compliance, high tidal volumes
What is the primary site for a Needle Decompression?
The 4th/5th ICS in the anterior axillary line.
Which MTF is named after an army nurse?
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital named after COL Florence Blanchfield
Third-spacing can cause which form of shock?
Hypovolemic
What is the upper limit of humidity in an OR?
60%
Interpret the following blood gas result: pH 7.3, PaCO2 68 mm Hg, HCO3 28 mmol/L, and PaO2 60 mm Hg.
Respiratory Acidosis, Partially Compensated
What test should be performed before obtaining an arterial blood sample to ensure adequate blood flow?
Allen's Test
How many years has nursing been ranked as the most trusted progression?
22
Compartment Syndrome is determined by these 6 Ps.
pain, paresthesia, poikilothermia, pallor, paralysis, and pulselessness
What is the medication and dose given to treat Malignant Hyperthermia?
Dantrolene 2.5 mg/kg
What is the formula to calculate Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP)?
MAP-ICP
What is the lethal triad in major trauma patients (typically associated with hemorrhage)?
Acidosis, Hypothermia, Coagulopathy
What month and day was Florance Nightingale born?
May 12