ANATOMY
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What measures oxygen saturation?
Pulse Oximeter
Vital signs include what ?
Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, blood pressure, and pain level
What does NPO stand for?
Nothing by mouth
Sister Nuns
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
What drains and collects urine from the bladder?
Catheter
What does the apical pulse represent?
The actual beating of the heart
What does ADL stand for ?
Activities of daily living
This person revolutionized nursing as an acceptable profession for women in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Florence Nightingale
What is the most common term for "mandible"?
Jawbone
What is the purpose of a nasogastric tube?
To alleviate nausea, to allow adequate nutrition
What are the types of pulse oximetry probes?
Finger, foot, toe, forehead, and ear probes
What does DNR stand for?
Do not resuscitate
What year did "Licensed Practical Nurse" become an official title?
1944
What is the main function of Platelets?
To Clot
What machine stores and dispenses medications?
Pyxis
What is the normal oxygen saturations?
95-99% or above 93%
What does BM stand for ?
Bowel Movement
In what year was the American Nurses Association founded?
1911
What is the universal blood donor type?
O-Negative
What is the function of an incentive spirometer?
To encourage deep breathing by the patient and prevent lung complications
What is the heart rate for someone who is bradycardic?
Less than 60 beats per minute
What does DX stand for?
Diagnosis
Who was the first official nurse in the U.S.?
Linda Richards