Provider’s order:              diazepam 20 mg IVP now for a client with seizures         Available:                          See label Recommended rate:         5 mg/min (or less)             How many mL(s) of this medication will be administered?  Don’t include the label in the answer. _______ mL  Over how many minutes will the medication be administered?  Don’t include the label in the answer. _______ minute(s)

Sliding Scale Insulin Provider’s order:                    Sliding scale regular insulin Blood sugar:                           151-200           2 units                                                 201-250           4 units                                                 251-300           6 units                                                 301-350           8 units                                                 >350              Call provider Patient’s results from fingerstick blood sugar is 154. How  many units of insulin will be administered? Which vial will be used to draw up the insulin? Pick two answers to address both questions.

Provider’s order:              ondansetron 3 mg IVP stat for nausea            Available:                          See label Recommended rate:         Administration rate should not exceed 4 mg/2 min             How many mL(s) of this medication will be administered?  Don’t include the label in the answer. _______ mL  Over how many minutes will the medication be administered?  Don’t include the label in the answer. _______ minute(s)

Provider’s order: Infuse 750 mL normal saline  to run at 50 mL/hr How long will it take for the fluids to infuse?   hr(s) Round to the 10th

Provider’s order:                    Erythromycin oral suspension, 225 mg qidAvailable:                               See label                                            Child’s weight:                       64 lb Recommended dose:             30-50 mg/kg/day  How many kg does the child weigh? Don’t include the label in the answer.Round to the nearest 10th _______ kg How many mL(s) of this medication will be given per dose? Don’t include the label in the answer. Round to the nearest 10th _______ mL How many mg will be given total for the day? Don’t include the label in the answer. Round to the nearest 10th _______ mg Is this a safe dose? (yes or no) _______

Provider’s order:                    leucovorin calcium 50 mg IM every 8 hours Available:                               See label   What solution will be used to reconstitute this medication? Don’t include the label in the answer. Round to the nearest 10th _______ How many mL(s) of this solution will be added to reconstitute this medication?  Don’t include the label in the answer. _______ mL How many mL(s) of reconstituted medication will be administered?       Don’t include the label in the answer. Round to the nearest 10th _______ mL

A weak, semi‑conscious client begins vomiting. Which nursing action is priority?

A patient reports sharp pain when the nurse begins to inflate the catheter balloon. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which nursing action demonstrates safe medication administration via an NGT?

True or False. You are caring for a NGT patient. 1) Rapid tube feeding is one of the common causes for nausea and vomiting. 2) To prevent diarrhea, change formula bag and tubing q24 hrs. 3) Position the client with a minimum head elevation of 20 degrees to prevents gastric reflux. 4) Sterile water should be used for tube flushes in immunocompromised or critically ill patients. 5) If the NGT get clogged, use cold water and gentle using a back-and-forth motion to push and pull the instilled fluid to clear the tube.