Emergency
Procedure
Am I a Surgical Nurse?
Hospital Tour
100

What is the number to call for ANY emergency?

Dial 40

100

What should be used to prime the kangaroo pump tubing?

Sterile water 

100

Pt received nerve block prior to Total Shoulder replacement.  How long will arm numbness last?

Arm numbness last for 12-24 hours

100

What units do you have to scan your Mercy badge to get off on them

ER and Labor/Delivery

200

Whos responsibilty is it to document a code  in EPIC

The Primary Nurse

200

What is the type of traction used with Hip Fractures?

Bucks Traction

200

Where is the only Therapeutic Phlebotomy bin in the hospital? 

In CS (mid-way, top shelf)

300

What is the top priority after calling a RRT?

Bring crash cart and apply pads

Start CPR

300

Progressive increase of pressure in a confined space

This is a medical emergency!

Compartment Syndrome

300

Where is the only seclusion room in the Hospital?

ER Room 12

400

Name 3 H's that should be addressed during a code?

Hypoxia

Hypovolemia

Hypo/Hyperkalemia

Hypo/Hyperthermia

Hydrogen Ion (Acidosis)

Hypoglycemia

400

What are the hip precautions for a Posterior Approach (List 4 precautions)?

•No bending past 90 degrees

•No Internal rotation (rotating leg inward)

•No crossing legs

•Typically, see an abductor pillow on these patients

400

Where would I find the Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) cart?

In OR, near nurses station

500

Name 3 T's that should be addressed during a code?

Tension Pneumothorax

Tamponade, cardiac

Thrombosis, Pulmonary

Thrombosis, Coronary

Tablets/Toxins

Trauma

500

What are the 5 P's for assessment post op?

Pain

Pallor

Paresthesia

Pulselessness

Paralysis

500

What is the code to get into the food pantry? 

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