Healthcare and Nursing Decision-Making Quiz

Administering medication is a fundamental task in patient care, ensuring proper dosage and timing of prescribed treatments.

Triage in healthcare refers to the process of quickly assessing and prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition, ensuring that those in critical need receive immediate attention.

A stethoscope is a medical device used by healthcare professionals to listen to internal body sounds, particularly heart and lung sounds, aiding in diagnosis and assessment of patients.

A peak flow meter is a handheld device used to measure a patient's peak expiratory flow rate, helping to monitor and manage respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Advanced practice nurses (APNs) have an expanded role in healthcare, including assessing patients, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing medications under the supervision of a physician.

An IV (intravenous) drip is used to administer fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream, allowing for rapid absorption and distribution throughout the body.

SOAP stands for Subjective Objective Assessment Plan, a widely-used method for organizing patient information in medical records.

Beneficence is an ethical principle in healthcare that emphasizes the obligation to act in the best interest of the patient, promoting their well-being and health.

A DNR order, or Do Not Resuscitate, is a medical directive indicating that a patient does not wish to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an example of a communicable disease that spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets.

The Glasgow Coma Scale is a neurological scale used to assess a patient's level of consciousness and neurological function following a brain injury or other neurological event.

Palliative care focuses on managing symptoms, providing pain relief, and improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, regardless of prognosis.

A nosocomial infection is an infection acquired during a hospital stay, often due to the hospital environment or procedures.

Symptoms of sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to infection, include fever, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, and altered mental status, among others.

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a US law that establishes privacy and security standards for protecting patients' medical information.

In a hospital setting, 'Code Blue' typically indicates a medical emergency involving cardiac arrest, prompting immediate response from medical personnel to initiate resuscitative measures.

A Foley catheter is a flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine, allowing healthcare providers to monitor urine output in patients unable to urinate independently or requiring strict measurement.