Nursing and Healthcare Interventions Quiz

Vital signs include heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and body temperature, but not body mass index.

A PCA (patient-controlled analgesia) pump allows patients to self-administer pain medication on demand.

A pulse oximeter is used to monitor the oxygen saturation levels in a patient's blood.

A defibrillator is used to deliver an electric shock to the heart, restoring normal heart rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest.

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and feeding.

A crash cart contains emergency medical supplies and equipment to respond quickly to life-threatening situations.

A Foley catheter is used to drain urine from the bladder and is often used in hospitalized patients.

Diaphoresis, or excessive sweating, is a common symptom of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

A nasogastric tube is used to deliver enteral nutrition directly into the stomach.

Bradypnea, or slow breathing, is a common side effect of opioid analgesics.

Symptoms of a myocardial infarction include chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea, but not decreased blood pressure.

The primary function of a urinary catheter is to drain urine from the bladder; it is not used to administer medication.

An incentive spirometer is used to assist patients in performing deep breathing exercises to prevent atelectasis.

Metformin is not a type of insulin; it is an oral antidiabetic medication.

A central venous catheter is used to administer intravenous fluids and medications directly into the central venous system.

The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses eye opening, verbal response, and motor response, but does not include temperature assessment.

The Glasgow Coma Scale is not a common method for pain assessment; other methods, such as behavioral cues, are used in non-verbal patients.

A nebulizer is used in respiratory therapy to convert liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation.