The RN teaches a 24 year old male patient who has asthma about peak flowmeter use. Which action by the patient indicates that teaching was successful?

After teaching a 48 year old female patient who is being discharged home after mitral valve replacement surgery, the ICU RN assesses the patient’s understanding. Which patient statement indicates a need for additional teaching?

The RN is teaching a 68 year old male patient who is prescribed digoxin therapy. Which statement would the nurse include in this patient’s teaching?

The RN assesses a 62 year old male patient 2 hours after a cardiac angiography via the left femoral artery. The RN notes that the left pedal pulse is weak. What action would the nurse take next?

Which of the following is characteristic of an “aplastic” type of sickle cell crisis?

What common renal complication is associated with sickle cell anemia?

What is the trade name for Ampicillin with sulbactam and how long is the average administration time during surgery ? 

_________ is the drug of choice to induce vomiting in cats. 

What is a side effect of using a Beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilator? 

 What is the plasma half-life of Dobutamine?