You are on shift and overhear another nurse discussing confidential patient information on
their cell phone during their break. What would be the BEST action to take?
ANSWER
Speak with the nurse in private afterwards to remind her of HIPAA regulations
When setting up a room for a new patient, what emergency equipment MUST be accessible
and working at the bedside?
ANSWER
Bag Valve mask
What should you monitor for a patient at risk for respiratory depression?
ANSWER
PaO2
What hospital acquired condition do proton pump inhibitors help prevent?
ANSWER
Ventilator acquired pneumonia
What is a complication of high PEEP?
ANSWER
Pneumothorax
What is the primary medication for glucose in a patient with acute diabetic ketoacidosis?
ANSWER
, Continuous IV regular insulin
What staff member would you ask to accompany you when transporting an intubated
patient to imaging for a CT?
ANSWER
Respiratory Therapist
Which ventilator setting correlates with the amount of volume of air delivered to the lungs
with each breath?
ANSWER
Tidal volume
What data supports the accuracy of an arterial line BP reading?
ANSWER
Transducer 3mm above right atrium WRONG
Why should heparin IV infusion be administered in a dedicated IV line?
ANSWER
To minimize the risk of accidental bolus to patient
You are in the middle of receiving a bedside report at change of shift when you and the
other nurse notice a new order for NG tube insertion that the physician placed 30 minutes
ago on the previous nurse's shift. How should you handle the order?
ANSWER
Complete an incident report and give it to the supervisor WRONG
You have received an order to remove your patient's surgical staples. What assessment
finding indicates the need for further discussion with the ordering provider?
ANSWER
their cell phone during their break. What would be the BEST action to take?
ANSWER
Speak with the nurse in private afterwards to remind her of HIPAA regulations
When setting up a room for a new patient, what emergency equipment MUST be accessible
and working at the bedside?
ANSWER
Bag Valve mask
What should you monitor for a patient at risk for respiratory depression?
ANSWER
PaO2
What hospital acquired condition do proton pump inhibitors help prevent?
ANSWER
Ventilator acquired pneumonia
What is a complication of high PEEP?
ANSWER
Pneumothorax
What is the primary medication for glucose in a patient with acute diabetic ketoacidosis?
ANSWER
, Continuous IV regular insulin
What staff member would you ask to accompany you when transporting an intubated
patient to imaging for a CT?
ANSWER
Respiratory Therapist
Which ventilator setting correlates with the amount of volume of air delivered to the lungs
with each breath?
ANSWER
Tidal volume
What data supports the accuracy of an arterial line BP reading?
ANSWER
Transducer 3mm above right atrium WRONG
Why should heparin IV infusion be administered in a dedicated IV line?
ANSWER
To minimize the risk of accidental bolus to patient
You are in the middle of receiving a bedside report at change of shift when you and the
other nurse notice a new order for NG tube insertion that the physician placed 30 minutes
ago on the previous nurse's shift. How should you handle the order?
ANSWER
Complete an incident report and give it to the supervisor WRONG
You have received an order to remove your patient's surgical staples. What assessment
finding indicates the need for further discussion with the ordering provider?
ANSWER
