A nurse is preparing to administer levofloxacin 750 mg via intermittent IV infusion over 90 min to a client. Available is levofloxacin 750 mg/150 mL. How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to administer? The correct answer and Explanation is : To determine the IV pump rate for administering levofloxacin, follow these […]
A male client weighing 175 pounds is to receive an intramuscular injection into his deltoid of two milliliters (2 mL) of a viscous fluid.Which needle size should a nurse use? A.1/2 inch, 25 gauge. B.1 inch, 23 gauge. C.1-1/2 inches, 21 gauge. D.2 inches, 16 gauge. The correct answer and Explanation is : For administering
A nurse is planning care for a school-age child who has autism spectrum disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? A.Explain procedures in detail to the child. B.Stay with the child for long periods of time. C.Introduce the child to new situations slowly. D.Give the child three options when
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A client with bleeding esophageal varices receives vasopressin intravenously (IV). Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for during the IV infusion of this medication? A.Decreasing gastrointestinal (GI) cramping and nausea. B.Chest pain and dysrhythmia. C.Vasodilation of the extremities. D.Hypotension and tachycardia. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Chest
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A nurse is assessing a client who has thyrotoxicosis after taking too high of a level of levothyroxine. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? A.Drowsiness B.Dry skin C.Bradycardia D.Heat intolerance The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D. Heat intolerance. Thyrotoxicosis, also known as thyroid storm or thyrotoxic crisis,
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and is teaching the client about the common link with Crohn’s disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A.Both are inflammatory. B.Both affect the entire alimentary canal. C.Both will require a bowel diversion. D.Both disorders are caused by low-fat, high-fiber diets.
Which of the following is the length of the unknown leg of a right triangle that has one leg length of 5 feet and a hypotenuse of 17 feet? (Round to the nearest tenth.)A.18 feet B.14.4 feet C.9.8 feet D.16.2 feet The correct answer and Explanation is : To determine the length of the unknown
The client tells the practical nurse (PN), “I have been applying triple antibiotic ointment to my athlete’s foot for the past two days, but it still itches.” How should the PN respond? A.Antibiotics take a week to be effective against the infection. B.Athlete’s foot is a fungus. Antibiotics will not relieve symptoms. C.When the itching
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The nurse takes into consideration that when the patient has an order for patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), the pump will be programmed by the: A.primary care provider. B.pharmaceutical company. C.registered nurse. D.LPN/LVN. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. registered nurse. Explanation: Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) is a method of pain management
A nurse is assessing a client prior to administering atenolol. Which of the following findings should prompt the nurse to withhold the medication? A.Blood pressure 160/94 mm Hg B.Heart rate 46/min C.Oxygen saturation 95% D.Respiratory rate 18/min The Correct Answer and Explanation is: Correct Answer: B. Heart rate 46/min Explanation: Atenolol is a selective beta-1
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