An elderly patient receiving an infusion of an isotonic fluid at 100 mL/hr complains of dyspnea. The nurse notes shallow rapid respirations and a cough that produces frothy sputum. Which is the priority nursing action?  

In examining a peripheral IV site, the nurse observes a red streak along the length of the vein, and the vein feels hard and cordlike. What action by the nurse takes priority?

SUBJECT INSTRUCTIONS   1. This question paper consists of THREE sections, namely SECTION A, SECTION B and SECTION C dealing with Business Environments and Business Operations in Term 1 and 2 SECTION A: COMPULSORY SECTION B: Consists of THREE questions, answer any TWO of the THREE questions in this section SECTION C: Consists of TWO essay questions, answer ONLY ONE of the questions     2. Consider the time allocation for each question when answering.   3. Read the instructions for each question carefully and answer only what is required.   4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.   5. Except where other instructions are given, answers must be in full sentences.   6. The mark allocation of each question will determine the length of your answer.   7. Use the table below as a guide for marks and time allocation for each question.   QUESTION SECTION MARKS TIME 1 A: Multiple choice questions, correct word, appropriate columns, definitions. 30 25 min 2 B: THREE direct questions. Answer ONLY TWO questions. 40 30 min 3 40 30 min 4 40 30 min 5 C: TWO essay questions. Answer only ONE essay. 40 35 min 6 40 35 min     TOTAL 150 120 minutes

Which condition would the nurse expect to be treated with an isotonic solution?

An elderly patient receiving an infusion of an isotonic fluid at 100 mL/hr complains of dyspnea. The nurse notes shallow rapid respirations and a cough that produces frothy sputum. Which is the priority nursing action?  

1.3.4  (Consequences/ Opinions of others) is decisions based on the question: “What would other people think if they found out what I did?”    (2) 

A patient who is comatose is admitted to the hospital with an unknown history. Respirations are deep and rapid. Arterial blood gas levels on admission are pH, 7.20; PaCO 2, 21 mm Hg; PaO 2, 92 mm Hg; and HCO 3 -, 8. What do these laboratory values indicate?

QUESTION 1.3: CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER  Choose the correct word in the brackets.  1.3.1.  A document used to invite the public to buy shares and debentures in a company is called a (prospectus / advertisement).  (2) 

QUESTION 1.2: MATCH THE LEFT SIDE WITH THE RIGHT SIDE   In each case choose the correct concept from the options provided in the drop down menu.   

1.2 In your own words, define what “climate change” means. (2)