A nurse discovers that a medication error occurred on the previous shift—a patient received double the prescribed dose of a blood pressure medication. The patient’s current blood pressure is 92/58 mmHg (baseline 128/76 mmHg), and the patient reports feeling dizzy when standing. The nurse who made the error is a close friend. What action best demonstrates accountability?  

The provider orders D5W 500 mL plus calcium chloride 10 mEq at 10 mL per hour IV. Calcium chloride is supplied in a 10-mL ampule containing 13.6 mEq. How may mL of calcium chloride will be added to the 500 mL of D5W?  Round to the nearest tenths place if applicable. ____________________mL

A nurse is teaching a postoperative patient about their patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. The patient states, “I’m worried I’ll become addicted if I use this too much.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?  

A nursing student is reviewing the medication list for a patient with a history of myocardial infarction. The patient is prescribed aspirin 81 mg po daily. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?

A child weighs 2012 g.  He is to receive ampicillin 100 to 200 mg/kg/24h divided q 6h IV per syringe for otitis media. What is the safe and therapeutic 24-hour dosage range? Round to the nearest whole number.  ________- __________ mg/day

 A nurse is teaching a patient prescribed enteric-coated aspirin for cardiovascular protection. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding?  

Which of the following actions is an example of a mitigation strategy with regard to climate change?

True or False: A disadvantage of wind power is that it must be paired with another energy source to meet needs.

Which method of extracting oil is the most energy and water-intensive, and the most environmentally damaging?

One of the environmental concerns about fracking is contamination of drinking water with