Nurse, Translate This!
The chart says the patient is NPO. What does this mean?
Nothing by mouth
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
Before giving virtually any medication, nurses confirm the patient using at least how many identifiers?
2
You walk into a patient's room and find them on the floor. Do you immediately go to help them or assess the situation first?
Assess the situation first
Which blood type is know as the universal donor?
O negative
Your instructor says the patient is A&O x 4. What four things are they oriented to?
Person, place, time, and situation
How many chambers does the human heart have? 50 extra points if you can name all the chambers correctly as well.
4
* Right atria, Right ventricle, Left atria, Left ventricle
Documentation is vital to nursing, as professor will consistently say. The famous phase is, "If it wasn't documented, it wasn't ____." Fill in the blank.
Done
A patient tries to get out of bed by themselves to use the bathroom, but they are identified as a high fall risk. What should the nurse do?
Assist the patient to the bathroom using appropriate fall precautions.
What is the medical term for your "voice box?"
Larynx
Your patient's chart says they have orthostatic hypotension. What does this mean?
Blood pressure drops when they move from lying/sitting to standing.
Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
The pancreas
You have clinical at 6:30 am. What drink is stereotypically considered an essential part of a nursing student's survival kit?
Coffee/Caffeine
A patient receiving a blood transfusion suddenly develops chills, fever, and back pain. What is your FIRST action?
Stop the transfusion
What is the only organ capable of substantial regeneration after part of it is removed?
Liver
The nurse documents that the patient is experiencing "dysphagia." What does this mean?
Difficulty swallowing
What structure prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing?
The epiglottis
In our oh so special nursing care plans we use SMART goals. Each letter stands for a word. Name all 5 words.
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic/Relevant, Timely
A patient suddenly develops difficulty breathing after eating, along with facial swelling, and hives. What does the nurse suspect is happening with this patient and what medication is the most appropriate?
Anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
Approximately how many liters of blood does the average adult have?
A. 1-2 L
B. 2-3 L
C. 4-6 L
D. 8-10 L
C. 4-6 L
The chart says the patient had an episode of syncope while walking to the bathroom. What happened?
Patient fainted/lost consciousness.
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine?
The nephron
A nursing student is preparing for clinical and reviewing isolation precautions. Which type of precautions requires an N95 respirator?
Airborne precautions
When assessing a patient in an emergency situation, a nurse should be thinking about the ABCs. What does ABC stand for?
Airway, Breathing, and Circulation
What cranial nerve is named "vagus." Looking for the roman numeral.
Cranial nerve "X"