A pediatric nurse finds a hospitalized child unresponsive. A quick assessment reveals that the child is not breathing and does not have a pulse. The nurse initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). How many chest compressions per minute does the nurse deliver?
A. 15
B. 30
C. 50
D. 100
Answer: D. 100
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a. Support group that nurses can participate in that meets on the unit b. Exercise completion to encourage nurse to exercise and log their time c. Organized break times so nurses can get off the unit for breaks and lunches d. Quiet area on the unit where the nurses can go during break e. Promotion of work-life balance
Before administering a medication, the nurse must verify the rights of medication administration, which include:
1) right patient, right room, right drug, right route, right dose, and right time. 2) right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right physician, and right documentation. 3) right patient, right drug, right route, right time, right documentation, and right equipment. 4) right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation.
A client comes into the clinic for a routine physical examination. The client's clothing is wrinkled and hair uncombed
The client is looking around the room and answering assessment questions in a monotone voice. What does this client's appearance and behavior tell the nurse? a. The client has low self-esteem. c. The client has a high self-concept. b. The client has high self-esteem. d. The client has a positive body image.
While inserting a rectal thermometer, the nurse encounters resistance. Which should the nurse implement?
1. Remove the thermometer immediately. 2. Ask the client to take a few deep breaths. 3. Apply mild pressure to advance thermometer. 4. Remove the thermometer and reinsert gently.