Nursing Facts
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Nursing Abbreviations
SNA Facts
100

Who is the founder of modern Nursing?

Florence Nightingale

100

Which dorm houses the nursing LLC?

Hillside Hall

100

NKA

No Known Allergies

100

True or False: You must attend every meeting or you will be kicked out

False

200

What does taking vital signs include?

Temperature

Blood Pressure

Pulse

Respirations

Oxygen



200

What building is the bookstore located in?

Memorial Union

200

NPO

Nothing by Mouth

300

Which dining hall is open on the weekends?

Mainfare/ Hope

300

BID

Twice a Day

300

True or False: There are nine executive board positions.

True

400

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

500

How do nurses prioritize patients (hint: think ABCs)?

Airway, Breathing, Circulation

500

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease