A nurse is preparing to administer a platelet transfusion to a client with severe thrombocytopenia. The nurse should:A.Infuse the platelets slowly over 4 hours. B.Use a standard IV infusion set for administration. C.Verify compatibility with the client’s blood type. D.Warm the platelets to room temperature before infusion. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct […]
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving diazepam as sedation for an endoscopy, Which of the following antidotes should the nurse have on hand during the procedure? A.Naloxone B.Atropine C.Flumazenil D.Neostigmine The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Flumazenil. Explanation: Diazepam is a benzodiazepine commonly used for sedation,
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A male client atends a community support program for mentally impaired and chemical abusing clients. The client tells the practical nurse (PN) that his drugs of choice are cocaine and heroin. What is the greatest health risk for this client? A.Glaucoma. B.Hepatitis. C.Diabetes. D.Hypertension. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is B.
If a box of 55 syringes costs $660.00, which of the following is the cost of four syringes? A.$51.00 B.$26.00 C.$32.00 D.$48.00 The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To determine the cost of four syringes from a box of 55 syringes priced at $660.00, we first need to calculate the cost per syringe. This will
A child has epistaxis while at school. Which intervention by the school nurse is appropriate? A.Immediately packing the nares with cotton with neo-synephrine B.Tilting the child’s head forward, squeezing below the nasal bone, and applying ice to the nose C.Tilting the child’s head back, squeezing the bridge of the nose, and applying a warm pack
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The practical nurse (PN) is discussing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with the mother of a 7- year-old student newly diagnosed with the disorder. Which intervention should the PN suggest as most effective in managing the symptoms of ADHD? A.Provide a structured daily routine. B.Consult with a licensed kinesiologist. C.Institute a regimen of mega-vitamins. D.Eliminate
A client taking paroxetine (Paxil) presents to the emergency room with agitation, increased sweating, and new auditory hallucinations.What is the priority action? A.Ask if the patient has started any new prescription or over-the-counter medications. B.Administer an anti-anxiety medication to subdue and sedate the patient. C.Place the patient in loose bilateral arm restraints. D.Tell the patient
The nurse who is caring for a client begins to have very protective feelings toward the client that are interfering with the therapeutic relationship between the nurse, the client, and the client’s family. This is an example of a problem that is encountered in some therapeutic relationships and is known as: A.Transference B.An environmental problem
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has impetigo. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A.Apply bactericidal ointment to lesions. B.Soak hairbrushes in boiling water for 10 minutes. C.Administer acyclovir PO two times per day. D.Seal soft toys in a plastic bag for 14
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In which state of matter do the particles of iron have the lowest amount of cohesion? A.Solid iron particles have the lowest amount of cohesion B.Liquid iron particles have the lowest amount of cohesion C.Gaseous iron particles have the lowest amount of cohesion D.The particles have the same amount of cohesion in all states of
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