General Nursing Facts
Intensive Care Unit
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The Skin
What is given to patients with diabetes?
Insulin
What does -edema stand for?
Swelling
What organ produces eggs in the female body?
Ovaries
The name of the exam required to take in order to become a Licensed Registered Nurse
NCLEX-RN
Digestive system
What is used to treat hypertension and slow down heart rate?
Beta-Blockers
The suffix -itis means?
Inflammation
What is the average length of the menstrual cycle?
28 days
What is the normal adult blood pressure?
120/80
After the superior vena cava where does the blood go?
Right atrium
What is the anticoagulant that prevents blood clots?
Heparin
What does Hepatomegaly refer to?
Liver Enlargement
What is the purpose of the uterus?
Nourish and support a fetus
What is the acronym for trauma assessment?
ABCDE
What body part is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
Kidney
What is the medical name for tylenol?
Acetaminophen
What does Cyanosis refer to?
Blue discoloration
What is the term for high blood pressure during pregnancy?
Preeclampsia
Who is consider the founder of nursing?
Florence Nightingale
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
Stapes
What is a diuretic used to treat fluid retention?
Lasix (Furosemide)
What does the suffix -algia mean?
Pain
What is the endometrium?
Innermost layer of the uterus