| A | B |
|---|
| Patient complains of shortness of breath... | Measure pulse ox, check oxygen tubing and make sure it is on, listen for breath sounds, inform instructor |
| Patient complains of chest pain... | inform instructor, take full set of vital signs |
| Patient has CKD (chronic kidney disease) also known as ESRD (end stage renal disease). What labs do you assess? | BUN, Cr, GFR (know the normals) |
| Your patient is on heparin. What lab do you assess? | PTT |
| Your patient has CHF (congestive heart failure). What lab do you assess? | BNP (B-natriuretic peptide) |
| Your patient has chest pain. What labs do you assess? | Cardiac enzymes (CPK, CK-MB, Troponin) |
| Your patient is cool and clammy. After assessing level of consciousness, what will you check? | Blood sugar |
| Your patient complains of nausea. What are two common medications they may have ordered? | Phenergan, Zofran |
| Your patient has IV fluids (IVF) running. What do you check on your very first assessment of the shift? | The site for any abnormalities, what size IV catheter is in, what fluids are running and are they the correct fluids |
| Your patient's IV is ordered KVO (keep vein open). What rate should the pump be set on if at City Hospital? | 20ml/hour |
| Your patient has CHF. What is a common medication for this disorder? | Lasix |
| If your patient is on Lasix, what lab will you check before giving it? | potassium level |
