Using the Curreri formula to compute daily caloric needs of a 200-pound client with a 20% burn, the nurse-practitioner would compute the client's daily caloric needs to be
a. 2272.
b. 2580.
c. 2872.
d. 3072.
D
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Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. If seizure activity continues, a different medication is added in small-dose increments while the dose of the first drug is slowly reduced. 2. The amount is gradually increased until seizure control is achieved, or until drug adverse effects prevent additional increases in dose. 3. Once a medication is selected, the patient is placed on a low initial dose. 4. Seizure medication will be stopped when the seizures have been gone for a month. 5. Seizure medications will be required for the rest of your life.
A nurse cares for four patients who are receiving clozapine, lithium, fluoxetine, and venlafaxine, respectively. With which patient should the nurse be most alert for problems associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalance? The patient receiving:
a. lithium (Lithobid). b. clozapine (Clozaril). c. fluoxetine (Prozac). d. venlafaxine (Effexor).
The nurse closely follows hospital policy for recording patient charges. After attending a conference break out session on reimbursement, the nurse realizes that the hospital policy is in violation of Medicare rules. Is this nurse guilty of fraud?
1. Yes, but since the nurse was following hospital policy no charges can be filed. 2. Yes, this is a clear example of fraud. 3. No, but the hospital is clearly guilty of fraud. 4. No, fraud requires intention to do wrong.
Which of the following cardiac problems could be treated with lidocaine?
a. AMI b. Asystole c. Atrial fibrillation d. Ventricular rhythms