NURSING 101

ATI-Dosage Calculation 2:0: Desired Over Have Administration Basics Nurse Responsibilities • Preparing, administering medications • Evaluating client responses- ex. Follow up to determine if pain med decreases pain level • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge base o Purpose, mechanism of action, route of administration, safe dosage range, side effects, adverse effects, toxic responses o Precautions, contraindications • Maintaining skills- ex. Where do you administer subcut med? How to mix ...

Nursing Med/Surg II Peripheral Vascular Disease Questions & Answers 1. A student nurse is assessing the peripheral vascular system of an older adult. What action by the student would cause the faculty member to intervene? d. Palpating both carotid arteries at the same time The student should not compress both carotid arteries at the same time to avoid brain ischemia. Blood pressure should be taken and compared in both arms. Prolonged capillary refill is considered to be greater than 5 seconds ...

ATI fundamentals, ATI RN Fundamentals Proctored Focus STUDY Flashcards Terms in this set (106) Always correct You've answered all of these correctly! 1 Home safety: Teaching an older -remove items that could cause the client to trip (rugs, cords, adult client about carpets) home safety -place electrical/extension cords against a wall behind furniture -monitor gait/balance, provide aids PRN -make sure steps/sidewalks are in good condition -grab bars near toilet, tub, ...