Abbreviations
What does NPO stand for?
Nothing by Mouth
What measures oxygen saturation?
Pulse Oximeter
If a doctor prescribes 200mg PO of ibuprofen q4h prn, but there are only pills containing 100mg, how many pills would you give the patient?
2 Pills
What do the ABC's stand for?
Airway, breathing, circulation
What does DVT stand for?
Deep Vein Thrombosis
What drains and collects urine from the bladder?
Catheter
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What is the nursing process?
Assessment, Diagnosis, Plan, Implementation/intervention, Evaluation
What does SBAR stand for and what is it used for?
Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation. Used to lead conversation for between health professionals.
What is the function of an incentive spirometer?
To ensure deep breathing by patient and prevent lung complications.
How many milliliters are in 2 oz?
60ML
What does the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T. stand for when a patient is experiencing a stroke?
loss of Balance, decreased Eye coordination/blurry vision, Facial drooping, Arm weakness or numbness, slurred Speech, Time (call 911)
Name an example of an NSAID
Ibuprofen, Naproxen, aspirin, Ketoralac (Toradol)
What machine stores and dispenses medications?
pyxis
How many ml/hr would you set an IV pump to if the order was: Infuse 250ml NS over the next 120 Minutes?
125ml/hr
What 3 common emergency medications are given up to 3 times, 5 minutes apart?
Nitroglycerin, Epinephrine and Naloxone.
What does PERRLA stand for?
Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation.
What is the purpose of a nasogastric tube?
To alleviate nausea, to allow adequate nutrition.
A patient weighs 110lbs. The provider ordered a dose of 2MG/KG/DAY of a drug. How many MG will the patient get per day?
100MG
When a patient has a suspecter air embolism what position should they be placed in?
Left side in Trendelenburg.