This and That
Onset of action of this type of insulin is within 15 minutes
What is rapid acting?
You get a critical lab result. What do you do?
What is provider notification?
P waves have saw-toothed appearance
What is A-flutter?
NS is this type of fluid
What is Isotonic?
The abbreviation CPOE
What is Computerized Physician Order Entry?
Tall, tented T waves can be a sign of this
What is hyperkaemia?
My patient has new onset right sided facial droop and right sided arm and leg weakness. LKW was 30 min ago when giving am meds. What is your first step?
What is call RRT? Then check blood sugar.
0.5mg of this drug can be given for symptomatic bradycardia
What is Atropine?
The tip of a central line ends up here
What is the superior vena cava?
Most important part of the uniform
What are comfortable shoes?
These ectopic beats can be caused by caffeine, hypoxia or drugs like cocaine
What are PVC's?
I need to look up a procedure
What is Mosby's nursing skills?
In a 5 leadwire system, the brown lead goes here
What is the chest (C)?
Fluid leaks from the vein into the surrounding tissue in this common complication
What is infiltration?
Multiple and frequent alarms can cause this
What is alarm fatigue?
SAS means this
What is sedation agitation scale?
Prior to drawing blood from central line you must do this
What is turn off IV Fluids/infusions?
Characteristic of Second-Degree Type 1 Block
What is PR interval that gets longer, longer, longer, dropped (PQRST complex)
Inflammation of the vein
What is phlebitis?
If you participate in unit-based councils, keep this updated!
What is your resume?
Two types of stroke
What is Hemorrhagic and ischemic?
Medications that can be given on your unit can be found here
What is Adult IV Medication Guidelines (policy)?
In this type of rhythm, if the P wave is seen it is inverted
What is a junctional rhythm?
Extravasation occurs with this type of fluid/medication
what is a vesicant?
One stage of this is the Honeymoon stage
What is reality shock?