While auscultating an elderly patient’s lungs, the practical nurse notes fine crackles on inspiration in the lower lobes bilaterally. What action should the practical nurse take next?
When collecting urine specimen from an indwelling urinary ca…
When collecting urine specimen from an indwelling urinary catheter, which action is most likely to ensure that sufficient amount of urine is able to be collected?
The client has an order to receive Potassium Chloride 20mEq…
The client has an order to receive Potassium Chloride 20mEq p.o. every day. The medication label is shown below. How many mL(s) should the nurse administer? Round to the whole number. ________ mL
Palpation behind the medial malleolus (the ankle bone) asses…
Palpation behind the medial malleolus (the ankle bone) assesses which of the peripheral pulses?
What is a priority by the practical nurse in conducting a mu…
What is a priority by the practical nurse in conducting a musculoskeletal assessment?
The client has an order to receive Sinemet 25mg-100mg one ta…
The client has an order to receive Sinemet 25mg-100mg one tablet p.o. two times a day. The medication label is shown below. How many milligrams (mg) of Levodopa will the client receive in one day? Round to the whole milligram. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero. ____ mg
The practical nurse is preparing to administer a large-volum…
The practical nurse is preparing to administer a large-volume cleansing enema to an adult client. When performing this task, which action should the nurse implement?
Prior to removing an indwelling catheter, the practical nurs…
Prior to removing an indwelling catheter, the practical nurse should complete which intervention to ensure the balloon has been deflated?
Which of the following nursing interventions should be imple…
Which of the following nursing interventions should be implemented when using heat or cold therapy?
Pressure injuries are typically located over bony prominence…
Pressure injuries are typically located over bony prominences and are caused by prolonged pressure resulting in damage to the underlying tissue. NOTE: Show your blank whiteborad to the camera (front and back).