Basics
This is used to measure body temperature.
What is a thermometer?
This is a common medicine used to reduce pain and fever.
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
This organ pumps blood through the body.
What is the heart?
Fast breathing is called: _____.
What is tachypnea?
This is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is hand hygiene?
This is used to listen to heart and lung sounds.
What is a stethoscope?
Medications that can be given by mouth.
What is PO?
Pain in the chest can be a sign of this serious problem.
What is a heart attack (MI)?
This device helps give oxygen through the nose.
What is a nasal cannula?
PPE stands for...
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
This vital sign measures how fast the heart beats.
What is pulse (heart rate)?
This medication helps with allergies and itching.
What is an antihistamine?
This number is the top number in blood pressure.
What is systolic?
Difficulty breathing is called: _____.
What is dyspnea?
This type of isolation is used for tuberculosis.
What is airborne precautions?
This is the normal place to take a blood pressure reading.
What is the arm?
Before giving meds, you must check the patient’s name and _____?
What is date of birth?
This test records the electrical activity of the heart.
What is an EKG (ECG)?
This sound may be heard when someone has asthma.
What is wheezing?
This organism is known for causing hospital-acquired infections and is resistant to many antibiotics.
What is MRSA?
This is the normal adult heart rate range.
What is 60–100 beats per minute?
This route uses a needle into the muscle.
What is intramuscular (IM)?
This emergency medication is often given for chest pain.
What is nitroglycerin?
This is the normal breathing rate for adults.
What is 10–20 breaths per minute?
This vaccine is required annually for healthcare workers.
What is the influenza (flu) vaccine?