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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new p...

Chapter 66: Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 78-kg patient with septic shock has a urine output of 30 mL/hr for the past 3 hours. The pulse rate is 120/minute and the central venous pressure and pulmonary artery wedge pressure are low. Which order by the health care provider will the nurse question? a. Give PRN furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV. b. Increase normal saline infusion to 250 mL/hr. c. Administer hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) 100 ...

HESI LPN Comprehensive Exit Exam Updated Latest 2023 with 100% correct VERIFIED ANSWERS. HESI LPN Comprehensive Exit Exam A newborn with apnea is being discharged from the hospital with home monitoring. What information concerning the infant's care should the practical nurse review with the parents? A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). B. Administration of intravenous antibiotics. C. Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring. D. Advise that the infant not ...

HESI LPN Comprehensive Exit Exam Latest 2023 Questions & Answers with Rationale. A newborn with apnea is being discharged from the hospital with home monitoring. What information concerning the infant's care should the practical nurse review with the parents? A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). B. Administration of intravenous antibiotics. C. Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring. D. Advise that the infant not be left with caretakers, such as babysitter...

Hydrocortisone Correct Answer-* Trade: Cortef * Classification: corticosteroid * Uses: severe inflammation, asthma, COPD * Precautions: pregnancy, breastfeeding, diabetes, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism * Contraindications: fungal infection, hypersensitivity * Side effects: flushing, sweating, hypertension, diarrhea, nausea * Nursing implications: assess potassium, blood and urine glucose for long-term therapy, BP and pulse, I&O, infection, mental status, and GI effects (nausea, ...

Iothalamate meglumine CORRECT ANSWER aka Conray; Ionic radiopaque contrast media (RCM) An average range for activated PTT CORRECT ANSWER 25-35 seconds Which of the following is the correct angle of insertion for placing a butterfly needle into a vein for intravenous of a contrast agent CORRECT ANSWER 15 degrees A total volume of 125mL of an iodinated contrast agent is administered intravenously via automatic injector in 50 seconds. The flow rate for this injection is: CORRECT ANSWER 2.5...

A 27 year old paraplegic male has an admission diagnosis of sepsis and currently receiving Vancomycin. A peak and trough level is to be performed with this dose of the medication. What should the nurse do first? - Correct Answer-Check to be certain trough level was drawn. A patient with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome has gone into septic shock. She is being given Solu-cortef 100mg IV/100mL NS over 30min Q4H x 8 doses. What two lab abnormalities must the nurse monitor for? (Select all tha...

Patients in shock with known adrenal insufficiency, should be administered what? - ANSWER-The patient's own Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone) as prescribed Nitroglycerine is contraindicated for any patient having taken Viagra or similar medication in the past 24 hours, or 48 hours for Tadalifil, or similar - ANSWER-True Which of the following should occur for a pregnant patient with cord presentation? - ANSWER-1. Position patient on elbows and knees with hips elevated 2. Wrap cord and keep it...

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A client is being treated in the clinic for an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. The nurse would anticipate administering which drug? a. Diazepam (Valium) b. Interferon b1b (Betaseron) c. Lioresal (Baclofen) d. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Cortef) B ~ Drugs used to treat exacerbations in ambulatory clients include Interferon b1b, Interferon b1a (Avonex), and glatiramer acetate (Copaxone). Diazepam and lioresal could be used to treat spasticity, while steroids are used for acute relapses. A...