Hospital Nurse Interview Questions and Answers

Route of injection refers to the method of administering medication into the body through a needle or syringe.

• Common routes of injection include intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intravenous

• The route of injection can affect the speed and effectiveness of the medication

• Emergency drugs may be administered through various routes depending on the situation

• Examples of emergency drugs include epinephrine, naloxone, and atropine

HTN stands for hypertension, which is a medical condition characterized by high blood pressure.

• HTN is a common medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

• It is often referred to as the 'silent killer' because it can go unnoticed for years without any symptoms.

• HTN can lead to serious health complications such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.

• ICU patients are typically those who require intensive care due to a life-threatening condition, while ward ...read more

Tachycardia is a condition where the heart beats faster than normal. Bradycardia is a condition where the heart beats slower than normal.

• Tachycardia is defined as a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute.

• Bradycardia is defined as a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute.

• ICU patients are often monitored for tachycardia and bradycardia as they can indicate a serious medical condition.

• Tachycardia can be caused by stress, exercise, fever, or certain medications.

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Normal blood pressure ranges from 90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg.

• Systolic pressure (top number) should be less than 120 mmHg

• Diastolic pressure (bottom number) should be less than 80 mmHg

• Blood pressure can vary depending on age, gender, and health conditions

• Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure consistently measures 130/80 mmHg or higher

• Hypotension is diagnosed when blood pressure consistently measures 90/60 mmHg or lower