QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS ACTUAL EXAM 100%
[GRADED A+]
what do you screen for on a newborn baby? - CORRECT
ANSWER-hypothyroidism
check T4 level (decreased)
what would the potassium level be in a pt with diabetes insipidus?
- CORRECT ANSWER-hypokalemia
what is an expected side effect of Solu-Medrol? - CORRECT
ANSWER-bleeding, bruising
what does Pilocarpine treat? - CORRECT ANSWER-glaucoma
antidote is atropine sulfate
may get a dry mouth
TPN - CORRECT ANSWER-central venous catheter
,check for cloudiness
refrigerate- warm before administration
monitor electrolytes everyday
monitor for hyperglycemia and infection
change tubing with each new bag
nothing else goes through this line
what drug would you give is extravasation has occurred? -
CORRECT ANSWER-phentolamine (Regitine)- it's a vasodilator
and will increase blood flow to the area to prevent necrosis
what diet would be chosen for a pt with CKD? - CORRECT
ANSWER-bread & cream of wheat
FIRST action for late decels? - CORRECT ANSWER-give O2
what do you give a premature infant with RDS? - CORRECT
ANSWER-surfactant
betamethasone (Celestone) stimulates surfactant production in
alveolar space causing less tension when infant breaths- given IM
to mother in preterm labor
FIRST action for a newborn choking? - CORRECT ANSWER-
aspirate
what would you teach a client about getting pregnant who just
received a Rubella vaccine? - CORRECT ANSWER-don't get
pregnant for 3 months
pt receiving a blood transfusion develops fluid volume excess and
dyspnea, what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-increase O2
, a pt returns from TURP surgery, what can the RN delegate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-weigh daily
I&O's- subtract irrigate from output
kegal exercises for temporary incontinence
what can be delegated to a nursing assistant or UAP? -
CORRECT ANSWER-can discontinue suction, but cannot turn
back on
grooming & hygiene
feeding
VS
ROM
I&O's
obtain clean urine specimen
transport client
transfer from bed to chair; help with bed to stretcher
help with turning and repositioning
ambulate
what can be delegated to a LPN? - CORRECT ANSWER-PO
meds and injections
routine data collection, dressing change, catheter insertion,
suctioning
reinforce teaching; basic, simple teaching (turn, cough, deep
breath)