A patient reports fatigue, shortness of breath, and vomiting. The patient was given medication for crushing chest pain that radiated to the neck and jaw. The patient’s blood test showed elevated cardiac enzyme levels Which condition is described? A.Myocardial infarction B.Stroke C.Peripheral vascular incident D.Angina pectoris The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The condition described […]

A nurse is preparing a diagnostic statement for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and reports shortness of breath and fatigue with minimal exertion. Which of the following formats should the nurse use to write the statement?A.PES format (problem, etiology, signs and symptoms). B.PE format (problem, etiology). C.PS format (problem, signs and

A nurse is caring for a client who has epilepsy and is experiencing status epilepticus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A Administer IV lorazepam as prescribedB Protect the client’s airway and headC Monitor the client’s vital signs and oxygen saturationD Document the onset, duration, and characteristics of the seizure The

A nurse is preparing to minister amoxicillin 350 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.) The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To determine the volume of amoxicillin to administer, follow these steps: 1. Identify the available concentration of amoxicillin: 2. Calculate

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 350 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.) mL. The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To determine the amount of amoxicillin in milliliters (mL) that the nurse should administer, follow these steps: Calculation Explanation

The nurse is administering Terbutaline (Brethine) to a pregnant woman to stop preterm labor. Which finding indicates an adverse reaction and the Physician must be notified?Select one: A.Maternal hypotension B.Pulmonary edema. C.Fetal bradycardia D.Fetal hypokalemia E.Fetal hypokalemia The Correct Answer and Explanation is: Correct Answer: B. Pulmonary edema Explanation: Terbutaline (Brethine) is a beta-adrenergic agonist

A nurse is caring for a group of clients. In which of the following scenarios is the nurse acting as a client advocate? A.The nurse files an incident report regarding a medication error. B.The nurse provides wound care to a client at the time promised to the client. C.The nurse declines to inform a client’s

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was alert and oriented at admission but now seems increasingly restless and intermittently confused. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to address the client’s safety needs?A.Administer medication to sedate the client. B.Call the family and ask them to stay with the client.

The nurse is caring for the client following a thoracentesis. (Select the 3 findings that require immediate follow-up.) A.Decreased lung sounds B.Heart rate 110/min and regular C.Oxygen saturation of 95% D.Subcutaneous emphysema E.Trachea midline F.Puncture site dry The Correct Answer and Explanation is: Following a thoracentesis, it is crucial to monitor the client closely for

A child weighs 6 lbs and is to receive Ampicillin 50 mg/kg/24 hrs and then it’s divided into q hr doses. How many mg will he receive with each dose? A.90 mg B.60 mg C.36 mg D.290 mg . The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To determine the correct dosage of Ampicillin for a child