NURS 1200 Final Questions with Complete Solutions

Then nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering from an ice pack applied to his knee. What action should the nurse take first? a. observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack b. instruct the client regarding the need for the covering c. reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice d. ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin Correct Answer-a. observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack The nurse mixes 50mg of Nipride in 250mL of D5W and plans to administer the solution at a rate of 5mcg/kg/min to a client weighing 182lbs. Using a drip factor of 60gtts/mL, how many drops per minute should the client receive? a. 31gtt/min b. 62gtt/min c. 93gtt/min d. 124gtt/min Correct Answer-d. 124gtt/min The healthcare provider prescribed an IV infusion of 1000mL of lactated ringers with 30units of pitocin to run in over 4hrs for a client who has just delivered a 10lb infant by cesarean section. The tubing has been changed to a 20gtt/mL administration set. The nurse plans to set the flow rate at how many gtt/min? a. 42 gtt/min