Definitive Ans.
When a patient experiences symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, what medication
can the PN expect to be ordered? - Answer: Ativan (Lorazepam)
What mobility interventions would the PN expect to see for a patient with a
recent hip surgery? - Answer: Abduction positioning
The pregnant patient is only comfortable laying flat on her back. What
interventions should the PN perform to prevent complications? - Answer: Place a
pillow under her right hip.
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, The pregnant patient is taking prenatal vitamins, and reports changes in her stool.
What can the PN advise her is likely the cause of these changes? - Answer: This is
common, especially with taking a vitamin loaded with Iron (FE Sulfate).
The patient with liver cirrhosis needs an assessment, what findings would you be
looking for in this assessment? Select all that apply. - Answer: Assess the legs,
feet, and look for jaundice. (Assessing the legs shows any signs of edema)
The baby just threw up their dose of Digoxin. What should the PN do next? -
Answer: Nothing, monitor, document, and wait for the next scheduled dose.
What are normal hemoglobin levels? - Answer: For men - 13.5 to 17.5
For women - 12.0 to 15.5
When cleaning the enema, how should the PN hold the container? - Answer:
Raise the enema container 6 inches.
Heart Audio Sounds - Answer: S3
Video - Patient giving an injection in the leg - Answer: The patient should rotate
the injection site
What to chart about Coumadin - Answer: 2 mg. Oral route
The pregnant patient's GPTAL - Answer: G2P1
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