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Intro Quiz 2
Intro quiz 2
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
05/01/2024

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Term
Exam questions are based on the
cognitive learning domain (how an
individual learns) of ________
Definition
Bloom's Revised Taxonomy
Term
What are the cognitive levels of learning in Bloom's Revised Taxonomy from top to bottom?
Definition
Creating
Evaluating
Analyzing
Applying
Understanding
Remembering
Term
Furosemide (Lasix) is a/an:
Definition
Diuretic
Term
Furosemide is classified as a _____ or ______ diuretic
Definition
Loop; high ceiling
Term
Furosemide (Lasix) acts to:
Definition
Prevent reabsorbtion of water
Term
Furosemide causes increased ________
Definition
Fluid excretion
Term
Before helping a patient receiving Furosemide (Lasix) get
out of bed, the nurse would:
Definition
Dangle the patient at bedside. Loss of fluid volume from Furosemide lowers the BP and the patient might become lightheaded.
Term
Furosemide lowers __
Definition
BP
Term
What might a patient feel if BP is lowered?
Definition
Lightheaded
Term
The nurse is administering Furosemide (Lasix) to the
patient. Which complication is the patient at risk for:

A. Hypertension.
B. Arrhythmias.
C. Crackles.
D. Tachypnea.
Definition
B. Potassium is a major electrolyte that is lost as Furosemide causes fluid to be excreted. Low potassium levels can lead to arrhythmias.
Term
Major electrolyte lost as furosemide causes fluid to be excreted
Definition
Potassium
Term
Low potassium levels can lead to _____
Definition
Arrhythmias
Term
Which of the following would be the most accurate in
evaluating the effectiveness of Furosemide (Lasix):

A. Weight.
B. Degree of shortness of breath.
C. Diastolic blood pressure.
D. Intake and output.
Definition
A. 2.2 lbs is equivalent to one liter of fluid lost or gained
Term
What are the four absolutes?
Definition
Usually, frequently, often, seldom
Term
The nurse understands that a major side effect of
morphine sulfate is:
A. Tachypnea.
B. Bradypnea
C. Hypertension.
D. Constipation
Definition
B. Morphine depresses respirations.
Term
Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A
client who:
A. Needs a dressing change.
B. Needs suctioning.
C . Is in pain.
D. Is incontinent.
Definition
B (ABCs)
Term
Who established the american red cross?
Definition
Clara Barton
Term
America's first trained nurse
Definition
Linda Richards
Term
Superintendent of the US Navy Nurse Corps, awarded the navy cross in 1918
Definition
Lena Higbee
Term
Head of the US sanitary commission which became the army nurse corps
Definition
Dorothea Dix
Term
Event or thought that initiates the communication
Definition
Referent
Term
ac
Definition
Before meals
Term
ADA
Definition
American Diabetes Association; Americans with Disabilities Act
Term
BE
Definition
Barium enema
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel movement
Term
BMI
Definition
Body Mass Index
Term
BMR
Definition
Basal metabolic rate
Term
BPH
Definition
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Term
BRP
Definition
Bathroom privileges
Term
BSC
Definition
Bedside commode
Term
BSE
Definition
Breast self-examination
Term
BUN
Definition
Blood urea nitrogen
Term
Bx
Definition
Biopsy
Term
CT
Definition
Computed tomography
Term
DKA
Definition
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Term
D5W
Definition
Dextrose 5% in water
Term
EMS
Definition
Emergency medical service
Term
EMT
Definition
Emergency medical technician
Term
ENT
Definition
Ear, nose, and throat
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency room
Term
FBS
Definition
Fasting blood sugar
Term
fx
Definition
Fracture
Term
GB
Definition
Gallbladder
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
GU
Definition
Genitourinary
Term
Gyn
Definition
Gynecology
Term
Hb, Hgb
Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
Hct
Definition
Hematocrit
Term
HCO3
Definition
Bicarbonate
Term
H2O
Definition
Water
Term
H2O2
Definition
Hydrogen peroxide
Term
ICU
Definition
Intensive care unit
Term
I&O
Definition
Intake and output
Term
IBW
Definition
Ideal body weight
Term
IV
Definition
Intravenous
Term
IVP
Definition
Intravenous pyelogram; intravenous push
Term
IVPB
Definition
Intravenous piggyback
Term
KCI
Definition
Potassium chloride
Term
KUB
Definition
Kidney, ureter, and bladder
Term
KVO
Definition
Keep vein open
Term
Lab
Definition
Laboratory
Term
LR
Definition
Lactated Ringer's
Term
MRI
Definition
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Term
NaCl
Definition
sodium chloride
Term
NAS
Definition
No added salt
Term
NG, ng
Definition
nasogastric
Term
N&V, N/V
Definition
Nausea and vomiting
Term
OR
Definition
Operating room
Term
PACU
Definition
postanesthesia care unit
Term
pc
Definition
after meals
Term
POD
Definition
postoperative day
Term
RDA
Definition
recomomended daily/dietary allowance
Term
STD
Definition
sexually transmitted disease
Term
STI
Definition
Sexually transmitted infection
Term
TPN
Definition
total parenteral nutrition
Term
TSE
Definition
testicular self-examination
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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