The patient has an order for strict Intake and output every 8 hours. The nurse is scheduled to work the 7am to 3 pm shift. What is the patient’s total intravenous fluid intake during the nurse’s 8-hour shift (7am to 3 pm) primary IV of 0.9 NS is infusing at 50 mL/hr amikacin 0.4 g IVPB in 100 mL D5W every 8 hours to infuse over 30 mins Bactrim 400 mg in 75 mL D5W q8h to infuse over 90 mins.

Identification of the “Seven Rights” of medication administration is a process to prevent medication errors. The “Six Rights” are?

A nurse withdrew fluid form an ampule. What did the nurse do to ensure that the entire dose was withdrawn?

The physician orders 1 units of PRBC’s (blood) for a patient with severe anemia, to infuse over 4 hours per IV pump. The PRBC’s has a volume of 200 mL. At what rate should the nurse infuse the PRBC’s?

When two (2) nursing diagnosis appear closely related, what should the nurse do first to determine which of the diagnosis most accurately reflects the needs of the patient?

The physician orders versed 2mcg per kg IV every 2 hours for agitation. The medication is supplied as 1 mg / 10 mL vial. The patient weighs 283 Lbs. How much will the nurse administer to the patient? Record answer to the tenth

An open wound such as a pressure ulcer will most likely heal by which method?

A nurse is preparing to administer and oral medication to the Mrs. Moore, who is at risk for aspiration and is on aspiration precautions due to dysphagia. What nursing action is the most appropriate?

A nurse is to administer am Intramuscular (IM) injection into the deltoid muscle. What bony landmark should the nurse use to help locate the appropriate site?

A subcutaneous injection in an average sized patient should be given at angle of?