Npo nothing by mouth - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CRITICAL CARE FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 a,d,e,f - CORRECT ANSWER-A client with a primary brain tumor has developed syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse will expect to see which clinical findings upon assessment? (Select all that apply). a. Nausea and vomiting b. Hyperthermia c. Bradycardia d. Increased weight e. Decreased serum sodium f. Decreased level of consciousness a,b - CORRECT ANSWER-A nurse is car...

PO - by mouth NPO - nothing by mouth pt - patient STAT - at once, immediately BID - twice a day TID - three times a day QID - four times a day OD - right eye OS - left eye OU - both eyes ES - Extra strength EC - Enteric coated mL - millilitermg - milligram hs - hour of sleep (bedtime) s/c - subcutaneous- injection under the skin- not in the muscle IM - intramuscular IV - intravenous gtt - drop S/L - sublingual (under the tongue)

Exam 1: NSG3250/ NSG 3250 (2024/ 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: high hemoglobin indicates dehydration Q: PT/INR test Answer: determine how long it takes for the blood to clot Q: Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) Answer: created to reduce physical complications ex: taking out foley asap, antibiotics, pre-medications, venous thrombi emboli prevention. Q: Why are pt NPO before su...

TKO to keep open; order to keep just enough flow through IV to keep vein open BM Bowl Movement NPO Non per os; nothing by mouth PO Per os: administer by mouth PR Per rectum: administer rectally PRN Pro Re Nata: Administer as needed HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; Ensure privacy of information. Standardize healthcare. Insurance portability. PHI Protected Health Information: Health information, Payment methods, Care provided, Identifying informati...

BSN 266 HESI RN Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam V1 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale Question: A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is post-menopausal. Which measure is most important for the nurse to include to prevent osteoporosis? A. Take a multivitamin daily. B. Use only low fat milk products. C. Perform weight resistance exercises. D. Bicycle for at least 3 miles every day. Answer: C Rationale Weight bearing...

p.o. or PO : By Mouth O.D. : Right eye O.S. : left eye O.U. : Both Eyes NPO : nothing by mouth Otic 2 : Ear cc : cubic centimeter g or gm : gram gr. or gr : grain gtt. : Drops lb. or lb : Pound mg. or mg : milligram no. 3 : number tab. : tablet cap. : capsule

I&O - intake and output U/A - urinalysis IM - Intramuscular OU - Each eye OS - Left eye OD - Right eye TID - Three times a day WNL - Within normal limits BRP - bathroom privileges OOB - out of bed ROM - Range of motion NPO - nothing by mouthPO - by mouth, orally PRN - as needed HOB - head of bed ORIF - open reduction internal fixation AC - before meals (adrenal cortex, air conduction, alternating current, axiocervical HS - at bedtime SQ - Subcutaneous

OD - Answer-right eye OS - Answer-left eye OU - Answer-both eyes QD - Answer-once a day BID - Answer-twice a day TID - Answer-three times a day QID - Answer-four times a day QHS - Answer-use at night QAM - Answer-use in the morning PRN - Answer-as needed CC - Answer-chief complaint GTT - Answer-drops UNG - Answer-ointment PO - Answer-by mouth NPO - Answer-nothing by mouth HPI - Answer-history of present illness STAT - Answer-urgent

ASPT Study Guide Question and answers verified to pass ASPT Study Guide Patient Identification - correct answer What is the most important step when doing a venipuncture? Test your doctor ordered - correct answer What is the proper response to the patient asking "what tests are you drawing for?" Do not draw the blood and have it corrected - correct answer What must be done if there is a discrepancy on the arm band? Having the patient state full name and date of birth - correc...

PO - ANSWER by mouth NPO - ANSWER nothing by mouth pt - ANSWER patient STAT - ANSWER at once, immediately BID - ANSWER twice a day TID - ANSWER three times a day QID - ANSWER four times a day OD - ANSWER right eye