Nursing Math
The doctor orders 500 mg of a medication, but you have 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should you give?
2 tablets
This type of nurse helps deliver babies and takes care of new mothers
labor and delivery nurse
Name 1 certificate program offered by Green River College
Nursing Assistant Certificate
Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Certificate
Emergency Room and Patient Care Technician Certificate
Cardiac Monitor/Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician Certificate
The acronym “RN” stands for this.
Registered Nurse
A patient is complaining of pain. What should you do first?
assess the pain level and ask where it hurts
A child needs 10 mg of medicine per kilogram of body weight. If the child weighs 30 kg, how many mg should they receive?
300 mg
A nurse who works in the emergency room and cares for patients with urgent medical needs
emergency room nurse
This degree is required to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelors Degree in Nursing
The acronym “ICU” refers to this hospital unit.
Intensive Care Unit
A diabetic patient’s blood sugar is 60 mg/dL, and they are feeling dizzy. What should you do?
give them a source of fast-acting sugar, like juice or candy
A patient is prescribed 1.5 liters of IV fluids over 6 hours. How many milliliters per hour should be infused?
250 mL per hour
This nursing specialty focuses on caring for people with heart conditions
cardiac nurse
How long does it take to earn an associates degree? Bachelors degree?
2 years, 4 years
“CPR” is a life-saving procedure that stands for this.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
A patient suddenly starts choking in the cafeteria. What is the best immediate action?
perform the Heimlich maneuver
If a medication is available as 10 mg per 5 mL and a patient needs 25 mg, how many milliliters should be given?
12.5 mL
A nurse who travels to different locations to provide temporary healthcare support
travel nurse
This certification allows nurses to specialize in drawing blood from patients.
phlebotomy certification
The acronym “LPN” stands for this type of nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Your patient is allergic to penicillin, but the doctor prescribes it. What should you do?
notify the doctor and not give the medication
A nurse must administer 40 mg of a drug, and the vial contains 80 mg in 2 mL. How many mL should be given?
1 mL
A nurse who assists older people.
geriatric nurse
The highest level of nursing degree, often leading to roles in research or teaching.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD in Nursing?
The acronym “BP” stands for this important vital sign.
Blood Pressure
A patient in the hospital falls out of bed and is unconscious. What is the first thing you should do?
check for responsiveness and call for help