The critical care nurse promotes iron intake in the hematologic or immunocompromised patient to prevent which of the following?
A) Iron deficiency anemia
B) Acute cholecystitis
C) Uremic frost
D) Hyperspleenism
A
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A faculty member is reviewing guidelines for blood transfusions with a student whose patient is to receive 2 units of packed red blood cells. Which of the following does the student know about transfusions? (Select all that apply.)
A. Do not obtain the unit of blood more than 30 minutes before starting it. B. Obtain a baseline set of vital signs prior to starting the transfusion. C. Run the blood transfusion at a slow rate for the first 15 minutes. D. The transfusion of 1 unit of blood must be completed within 6 hours. E. Two appropriate health-care providers must check the blood at the bedside.
A 23-year-old woman is brought to the ED complaining of stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The care team suspects food poisoning. What is the key to treatment in food poisoning?
A) Administering IV antibiotics B) Assessing immunization status C) Determining the source and type of food poisoning D) Determining if anyone else in the family is ill
A patient who is receiving an antipsychotic drug is restless, paces, and cannot sit still when watching television
The patient says, "I couldn't sleep last night because I needed to pace." The nurse's communication to the health care provider would be to suggest: a. prescribing an anticholinergic drug. b. discontinuing the antipsychotic drug. c. prescribing dopaminergic medication. d. using an antihistamine at bedtime to promote sleep.
When given subcutaneously, how long until neutral protamine Hagedorn insulin begins to take effect (onset of action) after administration?
1. 15 to 30 minutes 2. 60 to 90 minutes 3. 3 to 4 hours 4. 6 to 8 hours