A child with croup is being cared for at home. Parents should be taught to alert the physician for which of the following signs:
a. Pallor
b. Increased respiratory effort
c. Nasal flaring
d. All of the above
D
All of the signs listed are indications of respiratory distress and necessitate immediate attention.
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Which should you report to the nurse at once?
a. A breast-fed baby has a bowel movement with every feeding. b. A soft, unformed stool. c. The baby has 8 wet diapers in 1 day. d. A watery stool.
The patient with schizophrenia is sitting quietly in a chair. The patient does not respond much to what is happening, and has a lack of interest in the environment. What best describes the result of the nurse's assessment?
1. The patient is most likely very depressed. 2. The patient is most likely hearing voices. 3. The patient is experiencing positive symptoms. 4. The patient is experiencing negative symptoms.
The nurse has just administered a client's morning dose of medications following a high-fat breakfast. How will the absorption of the medication be affected?
1. It will be blocked. 2. It will be slowed. 3. It will be accelerated. 4. It will not be affected.
Compute the amount of medication you will give to administer one dose of the following orders. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. ? The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. Decide which supply you would select and enter
the number of tablets you would give. Order: codeine 15 mg p.o. q.4h p.r.n., pain Supply: 15 mg, 30 mg, and 60 mg tablets Give: Select __________ mg tablets, and give ___________ tablet(s). Fill in the blank(s) with correct word