MC Which of the following statements is true for the client receiving oxygen per nasal cannulae?
A. Deep breathing will increase the amount of oxygen inhaled.
B. Vaseline use is appropriate for nares care.
C. Mouth breathing will not alter oxygen percent inspired.
D. Humidification of inspired air is indicated.
C
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A) Administering physiotherapy in an upright position B) Performing the procedure following the patient's meals C) Applying percussion firmly to bare skin D) Positioning the patient using pillows to promote postural drainage
Which of the following definitions apply to management (select all that apply)?
a. It is a process of inspiring people to ac-complish goals through support and con-fidence building. b. It is the process of coordination and inte-gration of resources to accomplish specific goals. c. It includes the activities of planning, or-ganizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling. d. It is a process of planning and directing human effort to achieve established objec-tives. e. It is the directing of the organizations' money, facilities, and supplies to achieve results.
An 18-month-old child develops an urticarial reaction after a transfusion. The prescriber orders intravenous promethazine [Phenergan]. What will the nurse do?
a. Give the medication as ordered. b. Monitor the child for bronchoconstriction. c. Question the order. d. Request an order to give the drug orally.
The patient has an IV ordered to infuse at 1000 mL over 10 hours. The infusion set has a calibration of 15 gtt/mL. At which rate does the nurse regulate the infusion?
a. 20 gtt/min b. 25 gtt/min c. 30 gtt/min d. 32 gtt/min