The commons - Samenvattingen, Notities en Examens

1. Abbreviations Q1: What does the abbreviation "IM" stand for in medication administration? A) Intramuscular B) Intravenous C) Intraosseous D) Inhalation Answer: A) Intramuscular Elaboration: "IM" refers to the intramuscular route of administration, where medication is injected directly into a muscle. 2. Conversion Overview (Volume & Weight) Q2: How many milliliters are in 0.5 liters? A) 50 mL B) 100 mL C) 500 mL D) 1000 mL Answer: C) 500 mL Elaboration: There are 1000 ...

Suffixes, Prefixes, Antidotes, & Common Therapeutic Levels Q1: Which of the following suffixes indicates that a drug is a beta-blocker? A) -pril B) -olol C) -statin D) -cillin Answer: B) -olol Elaboration: The suffix “-olol” is commonly used for beta-blockers, which are medications that block beta-adrenergic receptors, leading to decreased heart rate and blood pressure. Pain Management Drugs (NSAIDs, Opioid Analgesics) Q2: Which medication is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-in...

1. Suffixes, Prefixes, Antidotes, & Common Therapeutic Levels Question 1: What suffix is commonly associated with beta-blockers? A) -pril B) -olol C) -cillin D) -pine Answer: B) -olol Elaboration: Beta-blockers, such as metoprolol and atenolol, are often identified by the suffix -olol, indicating their action in blocking beta-adrenergic receptors. 2. Pain Management Drugs (NSAIDs, Opioid Analgesics) Question 2: Which of the following is a common side effect of NSAIDs? A) Sedation...

1. APGAR Q1: What does the "P" in the APGAR score stand for? A) Pulse B) Pressure C) Position D) Prolapse Answer: A) Pulse Elaboration: The APGAR score evaluates five criteria (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and Respiration) to assess the health of a newborn at one and five minutes after birth. The "P" specifically refers to the heart rate (pulse). 2. Acronyms Q2: What does the acronym "LMP" stand for in obstetric terms? A) Last Menstrual Period B) Labor Management Pl...

Endocrine Q1: Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels? A) Insulin B) Cortisol C) Thyroxine D) Glucagon Answer: A) Insulin Elaboration: Insulin, produced by the pancreas, lowers blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into the body's cells. In diabetes, this regulation is impaired. Diabetes Type 1 & 2 Q2: A patient with Type 2 diabetes is prescribed Metformin. What is the primary action of this medication? A) Increases insulin p...

Common Abbreviations & "DO NOT use list" Q1: What does the abbreviation "NPO" stand for? A) Nothing by mouth B) Nutrition provided orally C) No past orders D) Normal patient output Answer: A) Nothing by mouth Elaboration: NPO is a medical abbreviation meaning the patient should not take anything by mouth, often used before surgery or certain medical procedures. Priority Questions Q2: In a triage situation, which patient should the nurse assess first? A) A patient with a spraine...

1. General Knowledge of Blood Types Q1: Which blood type is considered the universal donor? A) A B) B C) AB D) O Answer: D) O Elaboration: Blood type O is known as the universal donor because it lacks A and B antigens, making it safe for transfusion to any blood type. Individuals with type O blood can donate to anyone, but they can only receive type O blood. 2. Blood Type Testing and Compatibility Q2: What is the primary purpose of the crossmatch test before a blood transfusion? A)...

General Assessment Principles Q1: What is the primary purpose of performing a comprehensive health assessment? A) To diagnose diseases B) To establish a baseline for future assessments C) To prescribe medications D) To determine the patient's financial status Answer: B) To establish a baseline for future assessments Elaboration: A comprehensive health assessment helps to gather baseline data about the patient’s health status, which is essential for comparison in future assessments an...

1. Therapeutic Communication Techniques Q1: Which of the following is an example of active listening in therapeutic communication? A) Nodding and maintaining eye contact B) Interrupting to clarify information C) Giving unsolicited advice D) Distracting the patient with small talk Answer: A) Nodding and maintaining eye contact Elaboration: Active listening involves fully concentrating on what the patient is saying, showing empathy through body language such as nodding and maintaining eye...

Deze samenvatting omvat notities genomen tijdens te les aangevuld met het boek 'Ending the Anthropocene' van Lieven De Cauter en twee teksten van Gideon Boie 'The activist commons and how it changes the city' en 'How much politics can architecture take?'.