Study Notes

General Patient Assessment
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Pharmacology Medical-Surgical Nursing Pediatric Nursing

1. General Patient Assessment

Patient: Maria G.

Shift: AM

Subjective: "I feel short of breath when walking."

Objective:

VS: T 98.6°F, HR 102, BP 138/88, RR 24, SpO₂ 92% RA

Lungs: Crackles bilateral bases

Plan:

Administer O₂ @ 2L NC

Notify MD

Monitor respiratory status

2. Post-Op Note
Patient: James K. (s/p hip replacement)

Incision site clean/dry/intact

Pain 4/10, medicated with oxycodone 5mg PO

Ambulated 10 feet with walker, tolerated well
Anatomy Nursing
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Community Health Nursing Pediatric Nursing

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ECG Interpretation

Description: Identify the rhythm

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Medication Calculation

Description: Dosage calculation problem

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Mental Health Assessment

Description: Mental Health Assessment

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Question 1:


Title: Anatomy of the Heart


Description: Basic structure of the human heart


Content: Describe the four chambers of the human heart and their functions.


Answer: The human heart has four chambers: two atria (right and left) and two ventricles (right and left). The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body, the right ventricle pumps it to the lungs. The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs, and the left ventricle pumps it to the body.


Question 2:


Title: Pharmacology Basics


Description: Drug classifications


Content: What are the main classes of antibiotics and give one example for each?


Answer: The main classes are: 1) Penicillins (e.g., Amoxicillin), 2) Cephalosporins (e.g., Ceftriaxone), 3) Macrolides (e.g., Azithromycin), 4) Fluoroquinolones (e.g., Ciprofloxacin), 5) Tetracyclines (e.g., Doxycycline).


File Questions (to test via Upload Document Modal):

Question 3:


Title: Pathophysiology Case Study


Description: COPD patient scenario


Upload: A PDF file containing a case study about COPD (you can use any PDF file)


Answer Upload: A PDF file with the case study answers (any PDF file)


Question 4:


Title: Nursing Care Plan


Description: Diabetes management


Upload: A Word document with a nursing care plan template (any .docx file)


Answer Upload: A completed Word document (any .docx file)


Image Questions (to test via Upload Image Modal):

Question 5:


Title: ECG Interpretation


Description: Identify the rhythm


Upload: An image of an ECG strip (any .jpg/.png image)


Answer Upload: An image with labeled ECG components (any .jpg/.png image)


Question 6:


Title: Wound Assessment


Description: Pressure ulcer staging


Upload: An image of a pressure ulcer (any .jpg/.png image)


Answer Upload: An image with staging explanation (any .jpg/.png image)


Mixed Questions (to test different combinations):

Question 7:


Title: Medication Calculation


Description: Dosage calculation problem


Content: A patient needs 500mg of a drug. The available solution is 250mg/5mL. How many mL should be administered?


Answer: 10mL (500mg ÷ 250mg × 5mL = 10mL)


Question 8:


Title: Mental Health Assessment


Description: Depression screening


Upload: A PDF with PHQ-9 questionnaire


Answer: Patient scores 15 on PHQ-9 indicating moderate depression.

Answers

Question 1:
Title: Anatomy of the Heart


Description: Basic structure of the human heart


Content: Describe the four chambers of the human heart and their functions.


Answer: The human heart has four chambers: two atria (right and left) and two ventricles (right and left). The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body, the right ventricle pumps it to the lungs. The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs, and the left ventricle pumps it to the body.


Question 2:


Title: Pharmacology Basics


Description: Drug classifications


Content: What are the main classes of antibiotics and give one example for each?


Answer: The main classes are: 1) Penicillins (e.g., Amoxicillin), 2) Cephalosporins (e.g., Ceftriaxone), 3) Macrolides (e.g., Azithromycin), 4) Fluoroquinolones (e.g., Ciprofloxacin), 5) Tetracyclines (e.g., Doxycycline).


File Questions (to test via Upload Document Modal):

Question 3:


Title: Pathophysiology Case Study


Description: COPD patient scenario


Upload: A PDF file containing a case study about COPD (you can use any PDF file)


Answer Upload: A PDF file with the case study answers (any PDF file)


Question 4:


Title: Nursing Care Plan


Description: Diabetes management


Upload: A Word document with a nursing care plan template (any .docx file)


Answer Upload: A completed Word document (any .docx file)


Image Questions (to test via Upload Image Modal):

Question 5:


Title: ECG Interpretation


Description: Identify the rhythm


Upload: An image of an ECG strip (any .jpg/.png image)


Answer Upload: An image with labeled ECG components (any .jpg/.png image)


Question 6:


Title: Wound Assessment


Description: Pressure ulcer staging


Upload: An image of a pressure ulcer (any .jpg/.png image)


Answer Upload: An image with staging explanation (any .jpg/.png image)


Mixed Questions (to test different combinations):

Question 7:


Title: Medication Calculation


Description: Dosage calculation problem


Content: A patient needs 500mg of a drug. The available solution is 250mg/5mL. How many mL should be administered?


Answer: 10mL (500mg ÷ 250mg × 5mL = 10mL)


Question 8:


Title: Mental Health Assessment


Description: Depression screening


Upload: A PDF with PHQ-9 questionnaire


Answer: Patient scores 15 on PHQ-9 indicating moderate depression.

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Basics of Medical Adminstration

Description: These are questions tested for the NHSK National Exam Question

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1. Question: What are the 5 rights of medication administration?

2. Question: What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

3. Question: What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?

4. Question: How do you perform proper hand hygiene?

5. Question: What are the stages of pressure ulcer development?

6. Question: What is the difference between signs and symptoms?

7. Question: How often should you reposition an immobile patient to prevent pressure ulcers?

8. Question: What are the normal vital sign ranges for adults?

9. Question: What is the nursing process?

10. Question: How do you calculate BMI?

Answers

1. Answer: The 5 rights are:

  • Right patient
  • Right medication
  • Right dose
  • Right route
  • Right time

2. Answer: Normal blood pressure is typically 120/80 mmHg. Hypertension is diagnosed at 140/90 mmHg or higher.

3. Answer: Symptoms include:

  • Shakiness
  • Sweating
  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Headache
  • Rapid heartbeat
  • Hunger


4. Question: How do you perform proper hand hygiene?

Answer: Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or alcohol-based hand rub covering all surfaces of hands until dry.


5. Question: What are the stages of pressure ulcer development?

Answer:

Stage 1: Non-blanchable erythema

Stage 2: Partial thickness skin loss

Stage 3: Full thickness skin loss

Stage 4: Full thickness tissue loss

Unstageable: Obscured by slough or eschar


6. Question: What is the difference between signs and symptoms?

Answer: Signs are objective findings (e.g., fever, rash) that can be observed or measured. Symptoms are subjective experiences reported by the patient (e.g., pain, nausea).


7. Question: How often should you reposition an immobile patient to prevent pressure ulcers?

Answer: Reposition at least every 2 hours for bedbound patients and every 1 hour for chairbound patients.


8. Question: What are the normal vital sign ranges for adults?

Answer:


Temperature: 97.8°F-99°F (36.5°C-37.2°C)


Pulse: 60-100 bpm


Respirations: 12-20 breaths/min


Blood Pressure: <120/<80 mmHg


9. Question: What is the nursing process?

Answer: The nursing process consists of 5 steps:


Assessment


Diagnosis


Planning


Implementation


Evaluation


10. Question: How do you calculate BMI?

Answer: BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height² (m²)

Or: [weight (lbs) ÷ height² (in²)] × 703


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