The physician orders an IV solution of dextrose 5% in water at 100ml/hour. What would the flow rate be if the drop factor is 15 gtt = 1 ml? A. 5 gtt/minute B. 13 gtt/minute C. 25 gtt/minute D. 50 gtt/minute Correct Answer: C. 25 gtt/minute 100ml/60… Read More »
A client with diabetic neuropathy reports a burning, electrical type in the lower extremities that is not responding to NSAIDs. You anticipate that the physician will order which adjuvant medication for this type of pain? A. Amitriptyline (Elavil) B. Corticosteroids C. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) D. Lorazepam (Ativan) Correct… Read More »
A client is brought to the emergency department having experienced blood loss due to a deep puncture wound. A 3 unit Fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) is ordered. The nurse determines that the reason behind this order is to: A. Provide clotting factors and volume expansion. B. Increase hemoglobin, hematocrit, and neutrophil levels. C.… Read More »
A nurse is caring for a combative client who is ordered to have a nutritional therapy using parenteral nutrition (PN). The nurse should plan which of the following measures to prevent the client from injury? A. Monitor blood glucose twice a day. B. Instruct the relative to stay with the nurse. C.… Read More »
In the United States, access to health care usually depends on a client’s ability to pay for health care, either through insurance or by paying cash. The client the nurse is caring for needs a liver transplant to survive. This client has been out of work for several months and does not have insurance or… Read More »
A female patient undergoes a total abdominal hysterectomy. When assessing the patient 10 hours later, the nurse identifies which finding as an early sign of shock? A. Restlessness B. Pale, warm, dry skin C. Heart rate of 110 beats/minute D. Urine output of 30 ml/hour Correct Answer:… Read More »
Which of the following actions should the nurse take to use wide base support when assisting a client to get up in a chair? A. Bend at the waist and place arms under the client’s arms and lift. B. Face the client, bend knees, and place hands-on client’s forearm and lift. C.… Read More »
What should Nurse Mavie do first if a patient is choking on food? A. Apply sharp for thrusts over the patient’s xiphoid process. B. Determine if the patient can make any verbal sounds. C. Hit the middle of the patients back firmly. D. Sweep the patient’s mouth with a finger. … Read More »
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a hemolytic reaction to blood transfusion? A. Hemoglobinuria B. Chest pain C. Urticaria D. Distended neck veins Correct Answer: A. Hemoglobinuria Hemoglobinuria, the abnormal presence of hemoglobin in the urine, indicates a hemolytic reaction (incompatibility of the… Read More »
Which client is most likely to receive opioids for extended periods of time? A. A client with fibromyalgia B. A client with phantom limb pain C. A client with progressive pancreatic cancer D. A client with trigeminal neuralgia Correct Answer: C. A client with progressive pancreatic cancer… Read More »