Vital Signs
60 - 100 bpm
What is the name of the nursing specialty that helps women deliver babies?
Obstetrics
What is the name of the large muscle in the upper arm which assists with hand motion and flexing of the forearm.
Bicep
What does the word physiology mean?
What is the life saving treatment called when a patient's heart stops?
CPR - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is the normal respiratory rate?
12 - 20 breaths per minute
In order to become a licensed registered nurse what is the name of the exam you have to take?
NCLEX
What are the three main types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
How many chambers are in the human heart?
4
What is the rate for chest compressions per minute for any age?
100 compressions per minute
What is the normal range for blood pressure?
100 - 120/60 - 80 mmHg
What is the difference between a licensed practical nurse and a registered nurse?
Level of education - shorter for LPN
Scope of practice - Greater scope of practice for RN, LPN's are responsible for basic patient care tasks - administering medications, VS, and direct patient care
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
How many cranial nerves are in the brain?
12
Where should the hands be placed on the chest for ADULT CPR?
Hands should be placed on the lower half of the breast bone, between the nipples.
What is the term used to describe low blood pressure and high blood pressure?
Hypotension - Low
Hypertension - High
Name two different master's level programs a RN can enroll in to further their degree?
Master's of science in nursing: Nurse practitioner, nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist.
How many bones are in the body?
206
How many lobes do the right and left lung have?
Right: 3
Left: 2
What is the depth of compressions for an ADULT?
2 inches
What is the term used to describe a low and high heart rate?
Bradycardia - Low
Tachycardia - High
Name three essential services the SHS SBHC provides?
Acute visits
Vaccine administrations
Sexual health counseling and testing
Mental health screenings
Nutrition counseling
Physicals
What is the term used to describe the state the human body transitions to after death? Approximately 6-12 hours
Rigor Mortis
Describe the function of the kidneys.
Filters waste products from the blood and produce urine. They also play a role in homeostasis/blood pressure regulation.
Describe the importance of chest compressions?
Manual compression of the heart to force blood (oxygen) to the brain and prevent an anoxic brain injury.