20 Questions
Which device is used to measure the amount of oxygen in a patient's blood?
Pulse oximeter
What is a sharps container used for?
Disposing of biomedical waste
What does a stethoscope allow nurses to do?
Listen to a patient's pulse
When would a tourniquet be used?
To control bleeding
Which device helps prioritize patients in an emergency department setting?
Pulse oximeter
True or false: A pulse oximeter measures the amount of oxygen in a patient's blood.
True
True or false: A sharps container is used to dispose of biomedical waste.
True
True or false: A stethoscope allows nurses to hear a patient's pulse.
True
True or false: A tourniquet is used to control bleeding after an injury.
True
True or false: A pulse oximeter helps prioritize patients in an emergency department setting.
False
Which term refers to an observed pattern in dementia patients where they become confused, irritated, or delusional in the evening?
Sun downing
What does the term 'tachy' slang for?
Tachycardia
What does the term 'Peds' stand for?
Pedsiatric
What does the term 'STAT' mean?
Urgent or immediate
What is a crash cart?
A cart used for storing medications and supplies for emergencies
True or false: A crash cart is a wheeled cart with all the medications and supplies necessary to save someone in cardiac arrest or experiencing other life-threatening emergencies.
True
True or false: The term 'Peds' is short for 'pediatric,' or anything related to children.
True
True or false: The term 'STAT' is short for the Latin statim and means to do something urgently or immediately.
True
True or false: 'Sun downing' refers to an observed pattern that often occurs in dementia patients around evening, when the sun is going down.
True
True or false: 'Tachy' is slang for 'tachycardia,' which means a patient has an increased heart rate.
True
Quiz: Medical Equipment and Waste Management Test your knowledge on medical equipment and waste management with this quiz. Learn about the pulse oximeter, a device used to measure blood oxygen levels, and how nurses prioritize patients in emergency departments. Explore the importance of sharps containers, which are used for the proper disposal of biomedical waste. Expand your understanding of essential tools and practices in the medical field.
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