NURS 205 Fundamentals of Nursing (Key Concepts
and Safety) – Questions & A+ Answers
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What are high-alert medications? Medications that can cause serious harm if given
incorrectly, such as insulin and heparin.
What is the purpose of insulin? To lower blood glucose levels.
What is the purpose of heparin? To act as an anticoagulant, preventing or treating
blood clots.
, What should be monitored when Blood glucose levels and A1C.
administering insulin?
What should be monitored when aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) and
administering heparin? platelet counts.
What is the antidote for insulin Dextrose/glucose (D50) or glucagon.
overdose?
What is the antidote for heparin Protamine sulfate.
overdose?
What is verbal communication? Communication using spoken or written words.
What is nonverbal communication? Communication through body language, facial
expressions, posture, eye contact, and touch.
What is therapeutic communication? Purposeful communication that builds trust and helps
the patient.
What is the role of a primary care To manage overall and ongoing health as the
provider (PCP)? patient's main contact.
What does a urologist specialize in? The urinary system and male reproductive system.
What is the definition of primary care? Health promotion and prevention; the first point of
contact for patients.
and Safety) – Questions & A+ Answers
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What are high-alert medications? Medications that can cause serious harm if given
incorrectly, such as insulin and heparin.
What is the purpose of insulin? To lower blood glucose levels.
What is the purpose of heparin? To act as an anticoagulant, preventing or treating
blood clots.
, What should be monitored when Blood glucose levels and A1C.
administering insulin?
What should be monitored when aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) and
administering heparin? platelet counts.
What is the antidote for insulin Dextrose/glucose (D50) or glucagon.
overdose?
What is the antidote for heparin Protamine sulfate.
overdose?
What is verbal communication? Communication using spoken or written words.
What is nonverbal communication? Communication through body language, facial
expressions, posture, eye contact, and touch.
What is therapeutic communication? Purposeful communication that builds trust and helps
the patient.
What is the role of a primary care To manage overall and ongoing health as the
provider (PCP)? patient's main contact.
What does a urologist specialize in? The urinary system and male reproductive system.
What is the definition of primary care? Health promotion and prevention; the first point of
contact for patients.
