Your patient is having a cholecystectomy this evening. To prevent dehydration, she is to receive 5 percent dextrose in 0.45 percent saline solution at a rate of 150 mL/hour. Using 20 drops/mL tubing, what is the drip rate in drops/minute?
A) 150
B) 75
C) 60
D) 50
D
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A middle-aged male has been stabbed once in the left anterior chest. His airway is patent, respirations tachypneic, pulse weak and rapid, and skin cool and diaphoretic. Breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. The vital signs are pulse, 140 breaths/min; respirations, 24 breaths/min; blood pressure, 100/78 mmHg; and SpO2, 96% on supplemental oxygen. JVD is present. Given this presentation, you would have a high index of suspicion for:
A) Pneumothorax B) Hemothorax C) Fail segment D) Pericardial tamponade
Which of the following parameters is most commonly used to monitor tissue inflammation?
A) Bleeding B) Color C) Contour D) Texture E) Mobility
Which is not an appropriate way to respond to a hostile patient?
a. Recognize that the patient's hostility may indicate a need. b. Give the hostile patient your undivided attention. c. Show concern and encourage the patient to express thoughts and feelings. d. Tell the patient you don't appreciate all the complaining.
Animal breeders and technicians help breed, raise, and market:
A)cattle B)canaries C)ostriches D)all of these answers are correct