Which of the following actions by the patient demonstrates understanding of the correct technique when caring for an indwelling catheter?
Ampicillin (Ampicin) 150 mg is ordered every 8 hours for a c…
Ampicillin (Ampicin) 150 mg is ordered every 8 hours for a child weighing 44 pounds. The recommended dose for this medication is 10-20 mg/kg/24 hours. Is this order within the recommended dose range? ___________ (yes/no)
Several nurses at the county health department are involved…
Several nurses at the county health department are involved in planning community health. In order to create a plan that will be acceptable to members of the community, who else should be involved in this venture?
A patient has been admitted with complaints of shortness of…
A patient has been admitted with complaints of shortness of breath (SOB) of 2 weeks duration. The nurse is planning care and has included the nursing diagnosis: Impaired Gas Exchange. Which admission laboratory result would support the choice of this nursing diagnosis?
Historically, acute epiglottitis was caused by which organis…
Historically, acute epiglottitis was caused by which organism?
After ovulation, the uterine endometrial cells divide under…
After ovulation, the uterine endometrial cells divide under the influence of estrogen. This process is an example of hormonal:
Amoxicillin (Amoxil) 250 mg is ordered two times a day for a…
Amoxicillin (Amoxil) 250 mg is ordered two times a day for a child that weighs 8 kg. The recommended dose for Amoxicillin (Amoxil) is 20-30 mg/kg/day. Is this order within the recommended dose range? _________________ (yes/no)
A discharge order of Tylenol is given to the parent of a 4-y…
A discharge order of Tylenol is given to the parent of a 4-year-old child. The order states “follow the recommended dosage on the label”. The Tylenol is supplied a 80 mg/2.5 mL and the label on the bottle reads: Recommended Dose: Children 2-4 years: 120 mg every 4-6 hours Children 5-6 years: 160 mg every 4-6 hours Children 7-8 years: 240 mg every 4-6 hours How many milliliter(s) would the child receive per dose? ______ mL/dose (round to the whole)
Which of the following expected outcomes or goals would be a…
Which of the following expected outcomes or goals would be appropriate for a patient with the nursing diagnosis Urinary Pattern Alteration related to an enlarged prostate?
Your patient is to receive amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmenti…
Your patient is to receive amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) suspension 5mg/kg every 8 hours. The label reads Augmentin 200 mg/5mL. The child weighs 35 pounds. How many milliliters would you administer per dose? (Round to the whole)