Nursing and Allied Health Professions Trivia

1. Nurses and doctors occasionally risk their lives in order to care for patients. In 2014 a nurse named Nina Pham, in Dallas, contracted which deadly virus?

From Quiz Nurses Are Better Than Doctors

Answer: Ebola

Ebola is a virus that originated in West Africa and is spread through direct contact with another infected person's body fluids including saliva, blood, urine, etc. It is not caused by airborne or foodborne contact and gowns, gloves, and respirators are required when treating these patients.

From Quiz Vital Signs

Answer: a device for measuring blood pressure

A sphygmomanometer is more commonly called a blood pressure gauge, probably because sphygmomanometer is so hard to say and spell. When a nurse pumps up the cuff, he/she is briefly cutting off the blood flow with the pressure exerted by the cuff. As the pressure in the cuff is released, the sound of the blood starting to flow again measures the maximum output pressure of the heart. As the cuff deflates, the sound disappears, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart is relaxed.

From Quiz Body Positions

Answer: Supine

The supine position is used for exams of the anterior body surfaces, breast exams, x-rays, and some surgical procedures.

From Quiz Body Positions

Answer: Prone

This position is used for examination of the posterior of the body surfaces and for some operations.

From Quiz Nurses Are Better Than Doctors

Answer: Care for patients with terminal illnesses

These types of nurses require the most empathy because they work to console patients who have serious illnesses and care for their family members. They typically work in hospices, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities.

From Quiz Vital Signs

Answer: 100.8

The formula for conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit is C X 9/5 + 32. Normal body temperature is considered to be 37.0 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

From Quiz Body Positions

Answer: Dorsal Recumbent

The dorsal recumbent position is used for exam of the abdomen, occasionally for vaginal or rectal exams, and for some surgical procedures.

From Quiz A Day in the Life of a Critical Care Nurse

Answer: Tachycardia

Tachycardia describes a heart rate generally quicker than 100 beats per minute. Bradycardia describes a heart rate that is too slow - sources vary as to whether below 60 bpm or 50 bpm constitutes bradycardia. Tachypnoea is an increased breathing rate. A normal breathing rate is generally between 12 and 20 breaths a minute. Borborygmus is the scientific word for a rumbling stomach!

From Quiz Vital Signs

Answer: diastolic

The bottom number is the diastolic which indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is in a period of relaxation. The top number is the systolic, which measures the maximum blood pressure reached as blood is pumped out of the heart.

From Quiz Body Positions

Answer: Lithotomy

This position is used for pelvic exams in females, rectal exams, some operations, and sometimes in childbirth.

From Quiz I Want to be a Nurse when I Grow Up!

Answer: Check to see if there is an order for Tylenol in the chart

When a patient says he is in pain, it is important for the nurse to keep him comfortable. In this case, you need to check to see if there is an order for pain medication (most likely Tylenol) in the chart. If there is, it is okay to give him the medication. There may also be an order in the chart to report to the doctor about the complaint -- make sure you do! After you've given any medication, you must document in the chart that you have given it.

From Quiz Nurses Are Better Than Doctors

Answer: Air transportation

A flight nurse is an advanced type of nurse that should have experience in critical care situations such as in an emergency room or Intensive Care Unit. They may work on helicopters or airplanes with paramedics in order to resuscitate patients (if needed) and to comfort them while in transport to the hospital.

From Quiz Vital Signs

Answer: Korotkoff sounds

Korotkoff sounds are named after Dr. Nikolai Korotkoff, a Russian physician who described them in 1905. As the pressure of the blood pressure cuff is released, a series of different sounds can be heard - five distinct sounds have been identified. Numbers 1 and 4 are the two numbers commonly cited as a person's BP.

From Quiz Physical Therapy Basics

Answer: Electrical stimulation applied to the painful area.

T.E.N.S. stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Pleasant electrical impulses overwhelm the pain awareness capability of the body, effectively blocking the painful impulses.

From Quiz Body Positions

Answer: Knee-chest Position

Used for rectal exams, artificial insemination, and some surgical procedures. In some cases, the exam table may be contoured to aid positioning and to support the patient.

From Quiz Nurses Are Better Than Doctors

Answer: pool

Much like a medical student experiencing different fields, such as neurology or pediatrics, these nurses float throughout the hospital whenever they are needed the most. They could go from surgical to medical to critical care and experience a variety of patient settings. Since doctors tend to focus on one specialty, this is an interesting job for people that are undecided.

From Quiz The Working Life of a Gastroenterology Nurse

Answer: Inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease is not to be confused with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), which is a completely different disease. Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum and gastritis inflammation of the stomach.

From Quiz Vital Signs

Answer: pyrexia

Pyrexia is a rise in body temperature, often indicating an infection. Generally speaking, a temperature about 38.0 degrees Celsius or 100.4 Fahrenheit is considered a fever.

From Quiz Body Positions

Answer: Sims' Position

Also known as the left lateral position, it may be used for administering rectal suppositories and enemas and for certain exams and surgical procedures.

From Quiz I Want to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Answer: Putting on a reflective device if you haven't already

Before you even step foot out of the truck, always ensure you have some type of safety reflective device on. There are three rules on a truck. You should always start with your safety. Then you make sure your partner is safe, and then your patient. If you or your partner aren't safe, you cannot treat your patient effectively.

From Quiz Vital Signs

Answer: the closing of the valves

The first heart sound (lub) is produced by the closing of the atrio-ventricular valves. The second heart sound (dup) is caused by the closing of the semi-lunar valves.

From Quiz Body Positions

Answer: Trendelenburg Position

This position may be used to prevent and treat shock, for radiologic exams and procedures, and for some types of surgery.

From Quiz Vital Signs

Answer: respirations

Because people can consciously alter their rate and depth of breathing, a nurse tries to assess respiratory rate while the client is not aware of it happening. Often the nurse will appear to be checking the pulse rate, when actually he/she is counting the respiratory rate.

From Quiz Body Positions

Answer: Modified Trendelenburg Position

Used to prevent and treat shock in trauma patients, for radiologic exams, or during some operations.

From Quiz Nurses Are Better Than Doctors

Answer: Venipuncture

Hemodialysis is the process of filtering blood to remove toxins when the kidneys are not able to produce urine. Blood fractionation is separating the different components of blood such as red and white blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Arterial blood gas is drawing blood directly from an artery to determine the oxygen and carbon dioxide content. To perform venipuncture, the vein is constricted using a venous constricting band (NOT a tourniquet, which completely cuts off blood supply).

From Quiz Vital Signs

Answer: apnea

Apnea refers to the cessation of breathing. Dyspnea is difficulty breathing; asystole is heart stoppage and tachycardia is an increased heart rate.

From Quiz Physical Therapy Basics

Answer: Alternately dunking an injured body part in warm water and ice water to reduce swelling.

Alternating between warm (body tempurature) water and ice water can reduce swelling, especially with sprained ankles. This is a very painful, but very effective, treatment.

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