The client has an order to receive Fake Drug 550 mg IM daily.   The Fake Drug comes in a 5 gram vial.  The medication vial label states to add 10 mL of sterile normal saline and mix well to have a concentration of 1 gram/2.5mL.  How many mL(s) should the nurse administer?  Round to the tenth. Leading zero when applicable. No trailing zero.     _____ mL

Your client has an ileostomy stoma in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. What type of stool output would you expect?

The client has an order for phenazopyridine HCL 0.2 grams po.  The phenazopyridine HCL medication bottle contains 50mg tablets. How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer for one dose?  Round to the whole tablet. ____ tablet(s)

When preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter in a male patient, it is important for the nurse to do what?

The nursing assistive personnel (NAP) is assisting the nurse to insert an indwelling catheter on a male patient. In which position should the NAP place the patient?

A nurse is assessing the abdomen of a client who is experiencing frequent bouts of diarrhea.  The nurse first inspects the abdomen noting any masses, lesions, or areas of distention.  What action would the nurse perform next?

The practical nurse observes that the client’s left knee incision is draining a moderate amount of pale yellow, clear, watery drainage.  How would the practical nurse describe the drainage characteristics of this wound?   

What is the best place for the nurse to assess for early signs of  jaundice?

A practical nurse is caring for a 25-year-old quadriplegic patient.  Which of the following assessment findings may indicate urinary retention? 

The practical nurse is reinforcing education for a  patient on how to use a metered dose inhaler. Which statement by the patient indicates that more information is needed?