A female resident has a catheter. To prevent excess catheter movement, you need to secure it to:
a. Her inner thigh
b. The bed
c. Her abdomen
d. An IV pole
A
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Your patient is 12 hours post-ORIF right ankle. The patient is asking for pain medication. The pain medication orders are written as a combination of an opioid analgesic and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) given together
What is the rationale for administering pain medication in this manner? A) To prevent respiratory depression from the opioid B) To eliminate the need for additional medication during the night C) To combine the medications more effectively and relieve the patient's pain with fewer opioids D) To eliminate toxic effects of the opioid
The nurse is assisting the physician with placing a ventricular assist device (VAD). Which assessment finding would confirm the successful implementation?
A) Respiratory rate decreased B) Heart rate increased C) Pedal pulse stronger D) Temperature within normal limits
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is receiving aggressive drug therapy for treatment of HIV. The goal of this therapy is to:
A) Promote the progression of disease B) Intervene in late-stage AIDS C) Improve survival rates D) Conduct additional drug research
Identify the following rhythm (lead II)
a. Accelerated junctional rhythm b. Sinus rhythm c. Junctional rhythm d. Sinus arrhythmia