Pharmacology
A client on furosemide should have this electrolyte monitored closely.
What is potassium?
The correct angle for an intramuscular injection in an adult.
What is 90 degrees?
Chest pain, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis indicate this emergency.
What is myocardial infarction?
Normal fetal heart rate range.
What is 110–160 bpm?
The first step in the nursing process.
What is assessment?
This medication class is used to lower blood pressure and ends in “-pril.”
What are ACE inhibitors?
This PPE is required when entering a room for a client with droplet precautions
What is a surgical mask?
A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This hormone stimulates uterine contractions during labor.
What is oxytocin?
A client with difficulty breathing should be placed in this position.
What is high Fowler’s position?
A major side effect of opioids that nurses must monitor closely.
What is respiratory depression?
The first step before any patient procedure.
What is patient identification (2 identifiers)?
This lung disease is commonly caused by smoking and leads to chronic airflow limitation.
What is COPD?
The first milk produced after birth, rich in antibodies.
What is colostrum?
This principle guides which patient to see first based on airway, breathing, circulation.
What is ABC priority?
This insulin type has no peak and lasts about 24 hours.
What is insulin glargine (Lantus)?
This assessment technique is performed after inspection and before percussion
What is palpation?
A key sign of hypocalcemia
What is tetany (or positive Trousseau’s/Chvostek's sign)?
A late deceleration on fetal monitoring indicates this problem.
What is uteroplacental insufficiency?
Which client is priority: one with stable pain or one with new confusion?
What is the client with new confusion?
This antidote reverses opioid overdose.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
The priority action when a feeding tube placement is questionable.
What is stop feeding and verify placement (e.g., X-ray)?
The priority intervention for a patient experiencing a seizure.
What is maintaining airway/safety (turn on side, protect from injury)?
The priority complication of preeclampsia.
What is seizure (eclampsia)?
The immediate action when a patient falls in the hospital.
What is assess the patient first (don’t move, check injuries)?