The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a patient with a small-bore feeding tube. Which actions by the nurse to maintain tube patency and resolve occlusions are acceptable practice? 

A 225 pound patient has an order for a sodium bicarbonate (NAHCO3) infusion prior to receiving contrast media. The order is to add 0.5 mEq/kg of NaHCO3 to 1 liter of NS. How many mEq of NaHCO3 will the nurse add to the NS? Round answer to the nearest tenth.

When the nurse provides care for a client with chronic kidney failure, which assessments will the nurse complete that would indicate a finding of fluid overload? 

A patient is to receive a sodium bicarbonate infusion prior to receiving contrast media. The order is to infuse 1 liter of NS with 5.1 Meq of sodium bicarbonate over 6 hours. There are no IV pumps available so the nurse delivers the infusion by gravity. How many drops/min. will the nurse administer using 15gtt/mL IV tubing? Round to nearest whole number. 

Don is a 60 year old male, with a history of cannabis use disorder and psychosis.  He tells his provider that he is working for the government and is writing up a report on the problems associated with the unit.  Which of the following best demonstrates the Psychiatric APRN providing reality orientation in this situation?

Which of the following are examples of Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders?

What is the estimated prevalence of Schizophrenia in the United States?

From Clayton Christensen’s (Harvard Business School) “How Disruption Can Finally Revolutionize Healthcare” article, which of the following are true?  Select all that apply.

Jennifer is a 27 year old single white female, who has been admitted to a residential treatment center for a benzodiazepine use disorder.  She is scheduled to attend a Mindfulness session, and asks her PMHNP what Mindfulness involves.  Which of the following is the best reply?

Which of the following concepts are important in the therapeutic communication with an individual experiencing symptoms of psychosis?