Nutrition and obesity
What hormones do diabetics lack?
Insulin
What is SBAR
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
What does PRN mean on a medication order?
As needed
The first step of the nursing process
Assessment
What class of drugs includes ibuprofen and naproxen?
NSAIDS
A BMI of ___ or higher is classified as obesity.
30
What item should always be within the patient’s reach?
Call light
What’s the “5 Rights” of medication administration?
Right patient, drug, dose, route, time
What type of precautions are used for patients with C. difficile?
Contact precautions
What pain scale is most commonly used for adults?
0–10 Numeric Rating Scale
Which nutrient provides the body’s main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Who coordinates the patient’s discharge plan from the time of admission?
The case manager or social worker
What route delivers medication directly into the bloodstream?
IV
What is the normal adult heart rate range?
60–100 bpm
When should pain be reassessed after giving IV pain medication?
15–30 minutes
What lab value is used to assess long-term blood sugar control in obese diabetic patients?
Hemoglobin A1C
What does a triage nurse do?
decides how quickly a new patient needs treatment
How many milliliters are in one teaspoon?
5 mL
When removing PPE, which item should be removed first?
Gloves
The best and most accurate indicator of a patient’s pain
The patient’s self-report
Which nutrient is essential for red blood cell production and prevents anemia?
Iron
What is the first action when greeting a newly admitted patient?
Introduce yourself by name and role
What drug class ends in “-olol” and what does it do?
Beta blockers — reduce heart rate and blood pressure
Which side of a patient should you stand on when using a cane?
The patient’s weaker side
What is the name of the pain when you can still feel an amputated limb?
phantom pain or neuropathic pain