A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about the use of restraints. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.“A provider can write a prescription for restraints ‘as needed”.” B.“I should tie the restraints using a square knot.” C.“I need to tie the restraint to […]
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A nurse delegates tasks to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and an assistive personnel (AP).When admitting a client who is experiencing acute liver failure and who has ascites and an NG tube, which of the following tasks is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the LPN? A.Insert an indwelling catheter if the client
Which structure conducts urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder? A.Ureter B.Urethra C.Renal column D.Renal pelvis The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Ureter. Explanation: The ureter is a muscular tube that connects each kidney to the urinary bladder. There are two ureters in the human body, one for
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An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assigned to a client with flu-like symptoms who has been placed on droplet precautions. The UAP requests a change in assignment, stating she has not yet been fitted for a particulate filter mask. Which action should the nurse take? A.Send the UAP to be fitted for a particulate filter
A nurse is auscultating a client’s lung sounds and identifies crackles in the left lower lobe. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? A.Place the client on bed rest in supine position. B.Repeat auscultation after asking the client to breathe deeply and cough. C.Prepare to administer antibiotics. D.Instruct the client to limit fluid
A nurse delegates tasks to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and an assistive personnel (AP).When admitting a client who is experiencing acute liver failure and who has ascites and an NG tube, which of the following tasks is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the LPN? A.Insert an indwelling catheter if the client
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing Cushing’s triad following a subdural hematoma. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? A.Albumin 25% B.Dextran 70 C.Mannitol 25% D.Hydroxyethyl starch The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Mannitol 25%. Explanation: Cushing’s triad is characterized by
Order: Diphenhydramine 25mg Q4H Available: Diphenhydramine 12.5mg/5mL How much will you administer? A.2 mL B.10 mL C.25mL D.12.5 mL The Correct answer and Explanation is: To determine how much diphenhydramine to administer based on the order provided, we first need to assess the ordered dose and the concentration of the available solution. Order Available Concentration
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When assessing a multigravida on the first postpartum day, the nurse finds a moderate amount of lochia rubra, with the uterus firm and three fingerbreadths above the umbilicus. What action should the nurse implement first? A.Check for a distended bladder. B.Review the hemoglobin to determine hemorrhage. C.Massage the uterus to decrease atony. D.Increase intravenous infusion.
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A nurse is administering furosemide 80 mg PO twice daily to a client who has pulmonary edema. Which of the following assessment findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective? A.Adventitious breath sounds. B.Elevation in blood pressure. C.Weight loss of.8 kg (4 Ib) in the past 24 hr. D.Respiratory rate of 24/min. The