Anatomy & Physiology
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
What is the normal range for heart rate in an adult patient?
60-100 beats per minute
What instrument is used to listen to a patient's heart and lungs?
A stethoscope
This common over-the-counter medication is also known as acetaminophen
What is Tylenol
This abbreviation means "as needed"
What is PRN?
What is the longest bone in the body?
The femur
What are the 6 vital signs assessed?
Heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, and pain
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate
The drug class "antibiotics" is used to treat what type of infections?
Bacterial infections
What does the abbreviation "NPO" mean?
What is "nothing by mouth"
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
Smooth, cardiac, skeletal
What pulse site is commonly used for routine vital sign assessment in adults?
The radial pulse
This supply is long, flexible, and used to deliver nutrition or medications directly into the stomach.
What is an NG tube (nasogastric tube)
The abbreviation "PO" means this route of administration
What is by mouth or orally
During handoff, you need to give a report using SBAR. What does the "B" stand for?
What is "Background"
What is the largest artery in the body?
The aorta
This blood pressure sound, the first tapping you hear when deflating the cuff, represents this:
What is systolic BP
This type of catheter is inserted into the bladder but designed to remain in place, secured by a balloon.
What is a foley catheter
Name at least 3 of the 5 rights of medication administration
Right patient, right time, right drug, right dose, right route
False - you draw a single line through the error and initial/date it
What are the 2 major divisions of the nervous system?
Central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS)
A patient’s vitals are: BP 160/98, HR 56, RR 10, SpO₂ 95%. Which finding is most concerning and requires immediate follow-up?
RR of 10
(normal range = 12-20bpm, risk of respiratory depression)
Gown, mask, eye protection, gloves
A patient prescribed furosemide (Lasix) should have this electrolyte closely monitored
What is potassium
In SBAR reporting, a nurse says: “Patient is probably just anxious; I don’t think it’s serious.” What’s the issue?
Nurse is including assumptions/opinions instead of objective data