Your patient with Hepatitis C exhibits signs of jaundice and a distended abdomen.
What procedure would you anticipate being performed by the provider at the
bedside for this patient?
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Paracentesis
A patient has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her responses are
caustic and abrasive. What is the BEST way to respond?
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Acknowledge her feelings, understanding this is expected in the grieving
process.
,The provider orders and IV infusion of D5W 1000 mL to infuse over the next 6 hours.
How many mLs per hour should the IV pump be set to?
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167 mL/hr
The patient has diltiazem HCl (Cardizem CD) ordered and is requesting the capsule
be mixed into her morning yogurt. How should you respond?
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"Sorry, it is a slow-release medication that cannot be opened or crushed."
You are caring for a patient with a history of diabetes mellitus. You walk into the room
and find the patient lethargic and diaphoretic. What is your first action?
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Obtain capillary blood glucose level.
Your patient had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 24 hours ago. What
signs require further intervention?
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, Bright red urine
Which of the following is MOST important in preventing a catheter associated urinary
tract infection (CAUTI)?
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Using sterile technique when inserting the catheter
A female patient requests a female nurse to provide care for her based on her
religious beliefs. What is the MOST appropriate action to take?
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Accommodate her request if possible.
Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use for a severely
contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from the bed to
the chair?
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Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
What is clubbing of the fingers MOST likely associated with?
What procedure would you anticipate being performed by the provider at the
bedside for this patient?
Give this one a try later!
Paracentesis
A patient has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her responses are
caustic and abrasive. What is the BEST way to respond?
Give this one a try later!
Acknowledge her feelings, understanding this is expected in the grieving
process.
,The provider orders and IV infusion of D5W 1000 mL to infuse over the next 6 hours.
How many mLs per hour should the IV pump be set to?
Give this one a try later!
167 mL/hr
The patient has diltiazem HCl (Cardizem CD) ordered and is requesting the capsule
be mixed into her morning yogurt. How should you respond?
Give this one a try later!
"Sorry, it is a slow-release medication that cannot be opened or crushed."
You are caring for a patient with a history of diabetes mellitus. You walk into the room
and find the patient lethargic and diaphoretic. What is your first action?
Give this one a try later!
Obtain capillary blood glucose level.
Your patient had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 24 hours ago. What
signs require further intervention?
Give this one a try later!
, Bright red urine
Which of the following is MOST important in preventing a catheter associated urinary
tract infection (CAUTI)?
Give this one a try later!
Using sterile technique when inserting the catheter
A female patient requests a female nurse to provide care for her based on her
religious beliefs. What is the MOST appropriate action to take?
Give this one a try later!
Accommodate her request if possible.
Which adaptive equipment would be MOST appropriate to use for a severely
contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from the bed to
the chair?
Give this one a try later!
Patient lift (e.g., Hoyer)
What is clubbing of the fingers MOST likely associated with?
