The proper procedure for collecting a serum specimen is to:
a. use a green-topped tube
b. allow the specimen to clot
c. use a microhematocrit tube
d. use a red or marble tope tube
b. allow the specimen to clot
d. use a red or marble tope tube
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1. dizziness. 2. allergy to shrimp. 3. increased blood pressure. 4. irregular heartbeat.
A patient is to receive penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin LA) 2,400,000 units intramuscularly. The drug on hand is penicillin G benzathine 600,000 units/mL. How many milliliters should your nurse prepare for the correct dose?
a. 0.25 b. 0.5 c. 2 d. 4
A patient is not wearing his eyeglasses. Where should you store them?
a. At the nurses' station b. In the top drawer of the bedside stand c. In the person's closet d. In the person's trunk
The nurse is assessing a child that was in a motor vehicle accident, which occurred two hours ago. The child's chest is not rising on the right and lacks lung sounds. The X-ray confirmed a hemothorax. The nurse should anticipate the order for:
1. A chest tube and pnuemovac. 2. IV fluids. 3. Placing a nasogastric tube. 4. None of the above would be appropriate for the situation.