Nursing Facts
Where Nurses Work
Types of Nurse Specialties
Nursing Tools
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100

The number one way to prevent the spread of germs

What is to wash your hands?

100

The specialty that works with children aged 0-18

What is Pediatrics?

100

The personal protective item used to prevent the spread of germs and infections during medical procedures and examinations and when handling bodily fluids

What are Gloves?

100

The loosely woven fabric used to clean wounds

What is Gauze? 

200

The minimum years of college needed to become a registered nurse

What is 2 years?

200

The specialty that works with the older community

What is Geriatrics?

200

A liquid, gel, or foam used to kill germs on the hands

What is Hand Sanitizer?

200

A medical instrument that measures temperature

What is a Thermometer?

300

The loose-fitting uniforms nurses and other healthcare workers wear 

What are Scrubs?

300

The type of nurse that goes out to your home to help take care of you

What is a Home Health Nurse?

300

The specialty that works with newborn babies

What is Neonatal?

300

A small, portable flashlight used to look in the eyes and mouth

What is a Pen Light?

300

The adhesive used to secure dressings, bandages, and medical devices to the skin

What is Medical Tape?

400

 A long term care facility ...

What is a Nursing Home?

400

The specialty that works with pregnant patients and helps deliver babies

What is Obstetrics?

400

The device used to measure blood pressure

What is a Blood Pressure Cuff? (or sphygmomanometer)

400

The medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body

What is a Stethoscope?

500

The big test required to become licensed as a nurse

What is the NCLEX?

500

The specialty that works with cancer patients

What is Oncology?

500

The medical device that measures the percentage of oxygen saturation in the blood and heart rate

What is a Pulse Oximeter?

500

The medical instrument used to look in ears for ear infections or foreign bodies

What is an Otoscope?